Gazella
Pronunciation: [ g-uhz-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gazella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 5 babies have been named Gazella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gazella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,614 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,614
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gazella
Gazella is a girl name .
Gazella is currently ranked #69,614 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gazella include Gaz, Gaze, Gazey, Gazeie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, Gaie, and Gazkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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