Raquel Higgins

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Raquel Higgins — French
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Raquel Higgins is a name that combines French origins. The first name Raquel is a feminine given name of French origin. Raquel or Racquel is a variation of the given name Rachel. Notable people with the name include: Raquel (wrestler), Brazilian professional wrestler Raquel Alessi (born 1983), American former actress and model Raquel Naa Ayorkor Ammah (born 1987), Ghanaian singer, composer and actress Raquel Atawo (born 1982), American tennis player Raquel Barros (1919–2014), Chilean folklorist Raquel Bitton, French singer, actress and playwright Raquel Bollo (born 1975), Spanish television personality business woman and model Raquel Cabezón, Spanish football midfielder Raquel Calderón (born 1991), Chilean actr. The surname Higgins: Higgins is a surname found in England and in Ireland, with several origins. In England, the name originates from: the name Hig (both the son of Hugh and a diminutive of Hugh) Hicke, a diminutive of Richard each then stemmed with the patronymic termination 'ings' meaning 'belonging to', or 'the son of'. In Ireland, the name is the Anglicised form of the Gaelic name Ó hUiginn, 'descendant of Uiginn'. Although there is another variation which is also an Irish surname McHiggins. Uiginn being the Gaelic version of the Old Norse víkingr or Viking. Raquel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Raquel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Raquel

French

Raquel or Racquel is a variation of the given name Rachel. Notable people with the name include: Raquel (wrestler), Brazilian professional wrestler Raquel Alessi (born 1983), American former actress and model Raquel Naa Ayorkor Ammah (born 1987), Ghanaian singer, composer and actress Raquel Atawo (born 1982), American tennis player Raquel Barros (1919–2014), Chilean folklorist Raquel Bitton, French singer, actress and playwright Raquel Bollo (born 1975), Spanish television personality business woman and model Raquel Cabezón, Spanish football midfielder Raquel Calderón (born 1991), Chilean actr.

Surname: Higgins

Norse

Higgins is a surname found in England and in Ireland, with several origins. In England, the name originates from: the name Hig (both the son of Hugh and a diminutive of Hugh) Hicke, a diminutive of Richard each then stemmed with the patronymic termination 'ings' meaning 'belonging to', or 'the son of'. In Ireland, the name is the Anglicised form of the Gaelic name Ó hUiginn, 'descendant of Uiginn'. Although there is another variation which is also an Irish surname McHiggins. Uiginn being the Gaelic version of the Old Norse víkingr or Viking.

Advertisement

Geographic Distribution

The first name Raquel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Raquel by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Raquel Higgins

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Raquel Higgins:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Raquel?
The first name Raquel originates from French. Raquel or Racquel is a variation of the given name Rachel. Notable people with the name include: Raquel (wrestler), Brazilian professional wrestler Raquel Alessi (born 1983), American former actress and model Raquel Naa Ayorkor Ammah (born 1987), Ghanaian singer, composer and actress Raquel Atawo (born 1982), American tennis player Raquel Barros (1919–2014), Chilean folklorist Raquel Bitton, French singer, actress and playwright Raquel Bollo (born 1975), Spanish television personality business woman and model Raquel Cabezón, Spanish football midfielder Raquel Calderón (born 1991), Chilean actr.
When was Raquel most popular?
The name Raquel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Higgins?
The surname Higgins originates from Norse. Higgins is a surname found in England and in Ireland, with several origins. In England, the name originates from: the name Hig (both the son of Hugh and a diminutive of Hugh) Hicke, a diminutive of Richard each then stemmed with the patronymic termination 'ings' meaning 'belonging to', or 'the son of'. In Ireland, the name is the Anglicised form of the Gaelic name Ó hUiginn, 'descendant of Uiginn'. Although there is another variation which is also an Irish surname McHiggins. Uiginn being the Gaelic version of the Old Norse víkingr or Viking.
What are the origins of the name Raquel Higgins?
The name Raquel Higgins combines two different traditions: the first name Raquel has French roots, while the surname Higgins originates from Norse.
Advertisement