Chick

French from German

"free man"

Chick Origin and Meaning

The name Chick is a boy's name.

Chick is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English nickname for someone with chicken-like features or mannerisms, or alternatively as a term of endearment meaning 'young child.' As a formal given name, Chick has historically been rare, sometimes used as a diminutive for Charles or other names starting with 'Ch.' In the early-to-mid 20th century, it gained some recognition through notable bearers like jazz musician Chick Webb and basketball player Chick Hearn. The name carries a distinctive vintage Americana quality, evoking the casual, colloquial spirit of mid-century America. In contemporary usage, Chick remains exceedingly rare as a legal given name, though it persists as an occasional nickname. Its brevity and friendly informality give it a casual, approachable character.

Famous People Named Chick

• Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea American jazz pianist
• Charles E. "Chick" Evans Jr., American golfer
• Melvin R. "Chick" Harbert American golfer
• Charles Arnold "Chick" Gandil American baseball player in the Black Sox scandal
• Francis Dayle "Chick" Hearn American sportscaster
• Chick Henderson (born Henderson Rowntree) English pop singer
• Charles Pacific "Chick" Morrison American actor
• William Henry "Chick" Webb American jazz drummer

The name Chick in Pop Culture

• Chick Bill Franco,Belgian Western comic series and its main character
• Chick Carter Boy Detective, radio program and its main character
• Chick Hicks bad,guy character from Pixar's "Cars"
• Charles "Chick" character in Riverdale