Gadriel is a unique and captivating name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word "gad" which means "fortune" or "luck," and "El," which signifies "God." Thus, Gadriel can be interpreted as meaning "Fortune of God" or "Luck of God."
The name Gadriel does not have a significant historical figure associated with it. However, in Jewish tradition, Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, sons of Jacob (also known as Israel). This tribe was named after Gadriel's ancestor, Gad, who was the seventh son of Leah andJacob.
In literature and popular culture, Gadriel has not been widely used or recognized as a character name. Its unique sound and unconventional spelling may contribute to its rarity. Nevertheless, Gadriel remains an intriguing and meaningful name choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet rooted in rich cultural heritage.
"Gadriel experienced a dip in popularity between 2015 and 2020, with only 5 births recorded in the former year compared to 8 in the latter. However, it regained traction in recent years, seeing 7 births each in both 2021 and 2023. Overall, there have been 27 Gadriels born since 2015."