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Shawnte

The name Shawnte peaked for boys at #2365 in 1978. Shawnte is occasionally used for girls in 2007.

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Shawnte appears to be a modern variant spelling of Shante or Shanté, which emerged in American naming patterns during the late 20th century. The name may have originated as a creative variation of the French name Chantal (meaning 'stone' or 'rocky place'), with the 'Sh-' beginning possibly influenced by names like Shawn or Shannon. The added 'w' creates a distinctive spelling while maintaining the original pronunciation. Alternatively, it might be related to the word 'chanté' (meaning 'sung' in French). Shawnte gained modest popularity during the 1970s through the 1990s but remains relatively uncommon. This name exemplifies the trend of phonetic spelling variations in contemporary naming practices, where traditional names are respelled to create distinctive forms while preserving their sound and adding uniqueness.

The name Shawnte is currently ranked #744 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #745 in 1977. It is currently rising in popularity. Shawnte is occasionally used for boys in 1989.

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