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Chantelle

Quick answerChantelle is derived from the French word "chanter" meaning "to sing," with the diminutive suffix "-elle," literally translating to "little singer." The name has linguistic roots in Old French and Latin origins.

English · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#7,209
TrendStable
Peak year1989
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters9
Numerology8 Chaldean 7
Global rank#451

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Chantelle

Chantelle is derived from the French word "chanter" meaning "to sing," with the diminutive suffix "-elle," literally translating to "little singer." The name has linguistic roots in Old French and Latin origins.

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Etymology

Chantelle is derived from the French word "chanter" meaning "to sing," with the diminutive suffix "-elle," literally translating to "little singer." The name has linguistic roots in Old French and Latin origins.

The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and English-speaking countries, gaining particular popularity in France, Canada, and the United Kingdom from the mid-20th century onward, with no specific religious affiliation or notable historical figures of major prominence.

Chantelle currently ranks #7,209 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.

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