Raquel Raquel or Racquel is a variation of the given name Rachel. Notable people with the name include:

Feb 16, 2023 · Raquel Welch, who rose to fame as a sex symbol in the 1960s, has died. She was 82. Welch's son, Damon, confirmed she died Wednesday at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness.

Mar 8, 2025 · The new CW documentary I am Raquel Welch, which premieres on March 8, explores the Latino heritage of the superstar who died in 2023 at age 82 and its ramifications on her life and career.

Feb 15, 2023 · US actress Raquel Welch, often credited with paving the way for modern day action heroines in Hollywood films, has died at the age of 82. The star passed away peacefully on …

Dec 23, 2025 · Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel. This name climbed in popularity on the American charts in the late 1960s after the actress Raquel Welch (1940-2023) released her first movies.

Jo Raquel Welch (née Tejada; September 5, 1940 – February 15, 2023) was an American actress. Welch first gained attention for her role in Fantastic Voyage (1966), after which she signed a long …

5 days ago · The name Raquel is primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means Ewe. Click through to find out more information about the name Raquel on BabyNames.com.

Raquel Welch wasn’t just a Hollywood star; she was a revolution. In the 1960s, she shattered the mold of the blonde bombshell, defying expectations with her dark features, curvaceous figure, and …

WELCH, Raquel (b. 5 September 1940 in Chicago, Illinois), actress and sex symbol who took the worldwide media by storm after the 1966 release of a movie poster featuring her natural assets in a …

Feb 15, 2023 · Raquel Welch, the 1960s legend who starred in 'One Million Years B.C.' and 'Fantastic Voyage,' has died, her family announced Wednesday. She was 82.