Chubby
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Chubby is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “A descriptive nickname meaning 'plump' or 'round'. Used colloquially, it is not traditionally a given name.”, and peaked in popularity in 1962.
What Chubby Means
“A descriptive nickname meaning 'plump' or 'round'. Used colloquially, it is not traditionally a given name.”
The Story of Chubby
It’s a word that instantly evokes comfort, like a warm hug on a cool day.
A descriptive English term meaning 'plump' or 'round.' While colloquially used as an endearment, its recorded use as a formal given name is rare, peaking in 1962.
For your son, Chubby is a name that speaks of an open, cheerful disposition. You see a child who embraces life with a friendly spirit, radiating a warmth that draws people in and makes them feel instantly welcome.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#9 in 1962
Total Births
14
First Recorded
1962
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