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Chaunte
How to Pronounce Chaunte
Pronounced shawn-TAY /ʃɔːnˈteɪ/Medium
Meaning: Chaunte is an American elaboration of Chante and Shante, names generally associated with the French chanter, 'to sing', and read with a final 'tay'. The -au- spelling is a decorative flourish on a coined, song-flavored name.Low
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History & Origin
Chaunte is an elaborated spelling of Chante, one of a family of names — Chante, Shante, Shauntay — popular in African-American communities and generally tied to the French chanter, 'to sing'. The -au- vowel and final -e make Chaunte a distinctive respelling of the melodic base.
It was a rare late-century choice, cresting around 1978 and fading after. A Chaunte today is likely a Gen-Xer; the name is a period coinage with a graceful sound rather than a current revival.
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What does the name Chaunte mean?
Chaunte is an elaboration of Chante, generally associated with the French chanter, meaning 'to sing'.
How do you pronounce Chaunte?
It's said shawn-TAY /ʃɔːnˈteɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Chaunte a boy or girl name?
Chaunte is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Chaunte?
Chaunte has always been rare, a late-century elaboration of Chante that has since faded.