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Shantell

Quick answerShantell is a modern English name derived from the French name Chantal, which comes from the Old French word "chante" (meaning "song") and the suffix "-elle," ultimately tracing to Latin roots.

French · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,030
TrendStable
Peak year1987
Syllables2
OriginFrench
LanguageEnglish
CultureAmerican
Letters8
Numerology1 Chaldean 11
Global rank#2,682

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

About the name Shantell

Shantell is a modern English name derived from the French name Chantal, which comes from the Old French word "chante" (meaning "song") and the suffix "-elle," ultimately tracing to Latin roots.

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Etymology

Shantell is a modern English name derived from the French name Chantal, which comes from the Old French word "chante" (meaning "song") and the suffix "-elle," ultimately tracing to Latin roots. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly among African American communities in the United States from the late 20th century onward, as part of a broader trend of creative name variations.

Shantell currently ranks #11,030 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.

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