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Chancie
Pronounced CHAN-see /ˈtʃænsi/Medium
Meaning: Chancie is a soft, affectionate form linked to Chance and Chauncey. Chance began as 'good fortune,' from Old French 'cheance,' while Chauncey is an English surname of Norman origin. The -ie ending turns either into a homey, feminine-leaning given name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Chancie is a diminutive tied to Chance, from Old French 'cheance,' 'fortune,' and to Chauncey, a Norman surname. The friendly -ie spelling makes it a warm given name, used for girls in the records of its era.
It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak around 1991. A woman named Chancie then is in her mid-thirties today, a rare and cheerful short form.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Chancie mean?
It is a pet form of Chance, from Old French for 'good fortune,' or of the surname Chauncey.
How do you pronounce Chancie?
It is said CHAN-see /ˈtʃænsi/ - two syllables.
Is Chancie a boy or girl name?
Chancie is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Chancie?
It has always been rare, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.