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Chauncey

CHAWN-see

Popularity

#2951

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

10,169

Peak Year

#188 in 1981

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Chauncey is a French name, derived from the place name Chauncy, meaning 'chance' or 'fortune'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Chauncey Billups

    American basketball player

Nicknames

Personality Traits

CharmingIntelligentSophisticatedLucky

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