Stone; candle; combination of Shannon and Danielle
Shandelle is a modern American invention likely created by blending the sounds of Shannon and Danielle. It may also be viewed as a variant of Chantal, which is derived from the Old French word for stone or boulder. Additionally, it shares phonetic similarities with the word candle, suggesting a sense of brightness.
Less common today
Shandelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,445 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
