Chantéa

French
"stone, boulder"

Chantéa Origin and Meaning

The name Chantéa is a girl's name.

Chantéa is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of Chantal or Chantel, with the addition of the 'éa' ending giving it a unique, melodic quality. The root name Chantal originates from an Old French place name meaning 'stony place,' and became popular as a given name after Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal, a 17th-century French noble who founded the Visitation Order. The added accent and 'éa' ending in Chantéa creates a more elaborate, musical variation that maintains the elegance of the original while adding a distinctive flair. This stylized version remains uncommon, appealing to parents seeking a name with French aesthetic sensibilities but with a more unique presentation than the traditional Chantal. The name carries a sense of sophistication and artistic quality.