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Chet

chet

Popularity

#2095

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

1

Origin

English

Total Births

6,116

Peak Year

#164 in 1963

First Recorded

1909

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of Chester, meaning 'fortress' or 'camp of soldiers' in Old English.

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Chet Baker

    American jazz trumpeter and vocalist.

  • Chet Atkins

    American guitarist, producer, and country music icon.

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Personality Traits

friendlyeasygoingreliablecharming

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