Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Chenille Updated January 22, 2026 by Jennifer M. Chenille Gender: Female Origin: French Meaning: Soft Nubby Fabric ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Chenille? The name Chenille is primarily a female name of French origin that means Soft Nubby Fabric. People who like the name Chenille also like: Savannah, Destiny, Lisette, Daphne, Honey, Renee, Celeste, Dominic, Nathaniel, Santiago, Vincent, Kamal, Ethan, Adam Names like Chenille: Chinelo, Chimalli, Cemile, Camelia, Conwal, Chimelu, Connell, Connley, Conall, Camilo, Camilla, Camille, Cemal, Conley, Chanlyeya, Chanel, Chameli, Chamomile, Camila Stats for the Name Chenille Chenille is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Chenille is currently not ranked in U.S. births