Find out how popular the first name Sorel has been for the last 1 years (from 2021 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sorel by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Sorel is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sorel.

The history of the first name Sorel

The name Sorel derives from the French word "sorel" meaning "reddish brown" or "chestnut colored." Its origins can be traced back to medieval France, where it was likely used as a nickname or descriptor for someone with reddish-brown hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sorel dates back to the 12th century, when it was used as a nickname for Ralph de Sorel, a Norman nobleman who lived in England during the reign of King Henry II. In literature, the name appears in the 14th-century French romance "Le Roman de la Rose," where the character Sorel represents a young woman of great beauty and virtue.

Throughout history, the name Sorel has been associated with various notable figures. In the 16th century, Agnes Sorel (1422-1450) was the chief mistress of King Charles VII of France and played a significant role in the French court. Another prominent bearer of the name was Sorel Etrog (1933-2014), a Canadian sculptor and artist renowned for his abstract and figurative works.

In the 19th century, Sorel was the given name of Sorel Simons (1843-1925), an American writer and journalist who published several works on women's rights and social issues. Sorel Bloch (1887-1962) was a French-born American artist and illustrator best known for his contributions to The New Yorker magazine.

More recently, Sorel Etzion (1959-2022) was an Israeli writer and poet who won the Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works in 2015. Sorel Leketor (born 1969) is a South African artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally.

While the name Sorel has its roots in medieval France, it has since been used across various cultures and regions, with different spellings and pronunciations. However, its connection to the French word for "reddish brown" remains a consistent thread throughout its history.

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