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Charter

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAR-tur /ˈtʃɑr.tər/Medium

Meaning: Charter is a word name and occasional surname, from 'charter' — a formal grant or founding document (via Latin charta, 'paper'). As a given name it is a modern, bold word pick, and we note the route.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word name: Charter means a formal grant or document (said 'CHAR-tur'). Modern and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningCharter is a word name and occasional surname, from 'charter' — a formal grant or founding document (via Latin charta, 'paper'). As a given name it is a modern, bold word pick, and we note the route.
U.S. rank (2024)#12617
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Charter is a word name and occasional surname, from 'charter' (a formal grant, via Latin charta, 'paper'). As a given name it is modern, bold and rare, and we note the route. A crisp two-beat name (said 'CHAR-tur').

It is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S. Rare, word-name, and bold.

Did you know? Charter is a word name from 'charter' — a formal grant or founding document, via the Latin for 'paper.' As a first name it feels weighty and modern, carrying a sense of foundation, which we note (said 'CHAR-tur').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Charter — word/surname 'charter'; route uncertain

Variations

ChartersCarter

Nicknames

CharChart

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charter mean?

Charter is a word name from 'charter,' a formal grant or founding document; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Charter?

It's said CHAR-tur /ˈtʃɑr.tər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charter a boy or girl name?

Here Charter is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Charter?

Charter is very rare as a first name for boys in the U.S.

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