Chenille

The feminine name Chenille has its origin in France. Its direct translation is 'the soft one', 'the one made of soft fabric', as well as 'the caterpillar' or literally 'the puppy'.

What does the name Chenille mean?

The name Chenille, which is feminine, originates from France. It is directly translated as 'the soft one', 'the one made of soft fabric', and 'the caterpillar', as well as literally 'the puppy'. The etymological roots can be traced back to the Old French word chenille meaning 'caterpillar', 'chain', and 'whirlwind', or the Latin canīcula, which means 'little dog' or 'puppy'. The name is pronounced as 'Schenill'.

Where does the name Chenille come from?

The origin of the name Chenille is Old French and means 'the soft one'. The Old French word chenille combines the meanings of caterpillar, chain, and whirlwind, while the Latin canīcula stands for 'little dog' or 'puppy'. Additionally, the name is also present in American English.

How do you pronounce Chenille?

Schenill

Popularity

In Germany, Chenille is a rare name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best placement was in 2005, reaching 1,252nd place in the name charts of Italy. In the last ten years, Chenille has been given as a first name less than 10 times there, resulting in a 3,723rd place in the ten-year statistics. Between 1999 and 2024, it ranks 3,059th in Italy.

Famous people

• Chenille Reynolds (character from the movie 'Save the Last Dance')