Chantay

French

"stone, boulder"

Chantay Origin and Meaning

The name Chantay is a girl's name.

Chantay appears to be a variant spelling of Chante or Chanté, which derives from the French word 'chanter' meaning 'to sing.' The name emerged in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. This variant spelling maintains the original French pronunciation while adapting to English spelling conventions by using 'ay' to represent the 'é' sound. Similar names include Chantal and Chantel, which share the musical French root. Usage data shows Chantay gaining modest popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, with gradual decline thereafter. The name exemplifies a broader trend of adapting names with French origins by modifying their spelling to suit English pronunciation patterns while retaining their melodic quality and distinctive character.

The name Chantay in Pop Culture

• Chantay Black character from Degrassi: The Next Generation