Counselor or advisor; combination of Ray and the suffix -nell.
Raynell is a modern American compound name. It typically combines Ray, derived from the Germanic Ragin meaning 'counsel' or 'advice', with the suffix -nell, often associated with names like Nell or Helen. It has been used historically for both boys and girls, though it remains quite rare.
Less common today
Raynell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,268 in 1990.
The young daughter of Troy Maxson · Fences by August Wilson
Retired professional hockey player known as Dave Andreychuk
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
