Shardonay
Shardonay Origin and Meaning
Shardonay appears to be a creative variant spelling of Chardonnay, which derives from the name of a green-skinned grape variety used in wine production. The name Chardonnay itself comes from a village in the Burgundy region of France. The 'Shar-' beginning represents a phonetic respelling of the French 'Char-' sound, while maintaining the wine-inspired origin. Names based on wines, including Chardonnay and its variants, began appearing in U.S. naming records in the 1980s and saw increased usage in the 1990s. Shardonay specifically remains quite uncommon. This name follows a trend of nature-inspired and consumable-product names that became more popular in the late 20th century. The spelling variation creates a distinctive appearance while maintaining the melodic quality of the original French word.