Gabrielle

Meaning: Its source is Gavriela, a Hebrew name meaning "Hero of God."

Languages: This girl's name is used in German, English and French.

Nicknames: Gaby, Gay and Brielle

Alternative Spellings: Gabrial and Gabriele

Variant Forms: Gabielle, Gabrille, Gabrina and Gaybriel

Non-English Forms: Gabriell and Gabrijela

Source Forms: Gavriela

Popularity: The name Gabrielle ranked 56th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 659th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name first made its appearance on state popularity lists of the 1990s, and has been trending upward in usage ever since.

Leadership

Gabrielle ''Coco'' Chanel (born 1882, died 1971)
Creator of the popular perfume Chanel No. 5.
- Dominant designer of the 20th century (see list of Twenty pioneers of human expression who enlightened and enlivened the people of the 20th century)

Miscellaneous

Gabrielle ''Coco'' Chanel (born 1882, died 1971)
Creator of the popular perfume Chanel No. 5.
- French fashion designer (see list of Fashion Designers)
Gabrielle Ferrer
- Twin daughter of Debby Boone and Ferrer Gabriel (see list of Famous Twins and Triplets)
Gabrielle
- Hurricane or tropical storm (see list of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Names)
Gabrielle Roy (born 1909, died 1983)
Canadian author best known for The Tin Flute.
- Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba (see list of Famous Canadians)

Science and Philosophy

Gabrielle Possaner-Ehrenthal
Austrian physician.
- First licensed female physician in Austria (see list of Medical Practitioners)

Stage and Screen

Gabrielle Carteris (born 1961)
American actress.
- Portrayed Andrea Zuckermann from 1990-95 (see list of Actors on ''Beverly Hills 90210'')
Gabrielle van der Mal
Fictional character.
- Nun (a.k.a. Sister Luke) from The Nun''s Story (see list of see Audrey Hepburn's Roles)
Gabrielle Simpson
Fictional character.
- Character in Paris - When It Sizzles (see list of see Audrey Hepburn's Roles)