Pipe or channel
A modern phonetic variant of the French surname Chanel, which originally referred to a person who lived near a canal or water pipe. It gained popularity as a given name due to the influence of the luxury fashion house founded by Coco Chanel. In contemporary usage, it is often chosen for its association with elegance and high fashion.
About 10 girls were named Shanel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Jamaican competitive swimmer
Researcher in human-computer interaction
