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Chaney
How to Pronounce Chaney
Pronounced CHAY-nee /ˈtʃeɪ.ni/High
Meaning: From a Norman-English surname, from French chesnai/chesney, 'oak grove; the oak wood'Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Chaney comes from a Norman-English surname, from French chesnai/chesney, 'oak grove; the oak wood'. A crisp, modern name (now used for girls; said 'CHAY-nee').
In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, the-oak-grove at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Chaney mean?
Chaney is a Norman-English surname, from French 'oak grove; the oak wood'.
How do you pronounce Chaney?
It's said CHAY-nee /ˈtʃeɪ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Chaney a boy or girl name?
Chaney is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Chaney?
Chaney is a rare name in the U.S.