Shauntee
Shauntee Origin and Meaning
Shauntee appears to be a variant spelling of names like Shantae, Chantae, or Shauntae. The name likely has roots in the French name Chantal (meaning 'stony place'), with this particular spelling variation incorporating the 'aun' sound found in names like Shaun/Shawn and the 'ee' ending that conveys a feminine quality in many English-language names. This variant emerged in usage records in the United States during the latter part of the 20th century, reflecting broader trends of creative spelling variations in naming practices during this period. While relatively uncommon, Shauntee represents a personalized adaptation that maintains the melodic quality of related name forms. The multiple spelling variations of this name family (Shauntae, Shauntee, Shantae, etc.) demonstrate how phonetic spelling adaptations create nuanced identity markers within naming traditions.