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Shawntal

shawn-TAHL

Shawntal is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “A modern variation of Chantal. Chantal is a French name derived from a surname referring to a 'stone' or 'rocky place'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1988.

Letters8
Syllables2
OriginFrench

What Shawntal Means

A modern variation of Chantal. Chantal is a French name derived from a surname referring to a 'stone' or 'rocky place'.

The Story of Shawntal

This name arrived with the disco ball, a modern sound with roots in ancient, stony landscapes.

Shawntal appeared in the mid-1970s, a contemporary echo of the French name Chantal. Chantal originates from an Old French surname that described someone living near a 'stone' or a 'rocky place.' Its peak popularity in the late 1980s marks it as a distinct choice from a vibrant era.

Choosing Shawntal for your daughter connects you to a feeling of grounded strength and steadfast independence. You see a child who faces the world with reliability, her spirit as enduring as the ancient stones from which her name springs.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentReliablePractical

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Peak Year

#7 in 1988

Total Births

33

First Recorded

1975

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