Chaunte

French

"stone, boulder"

Chaunte Origin and Meaning

The name Chaunte is a girl's name.

Chaunte appears to be a modern variant of Shante or Chanté, which likely derives from the French word 'chanter' meaning 'to sing.' The spelling with 'Ch' rather than 'Sh' and the addition of the silent 'u' gives the name a distinctive quality reminiscent of French orthography. The name emerged in American naming patterns primarily in the 1970s and saw its peak popularity in the 1980s. Chaunte may also have connections to the masculine French name Chaunté or could be influenced by place names or surnames with similar sounds. The name has a melodic quality that aligns with its possible etymological connection to music and singing. While never extremely common, it represents creative adaptation of sounds and spelling patterns in modern naming practices.

Famous People Named Chaunte

• Chaunte Wayans American actress