Chess
CHESS
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
29
Peak Year
#8 in 1953
First Recorded
1915
Style
Modern & Trendy, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Chester, an English place name meaning 'Roman Fortress' or related to the game of chess.
Numerology
The Seeker
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