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Shantice

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Pronounced shan-TEES /ʃænˈtiːs/Low

Meaning: Shantice belongs to a cluster of invented names around Shanice and Chantel, joining the popular Shan- opening to a crisp -tice ending. Some see a nod to the French chanter, 'to sing,' through Chantel, but Shantice is essentially an American coinage built for its bright, clipped sound.Low

In 30 seconds: Shantice is a rare invented American girl's name in the Shanice family, Shan- plus a -tice ending. It appears around 1990 (said shan-TEES).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningShantice belongs to a cluster of invented names around Shanice and Chantel, joining the popular Shan- opening to a crisp -tice ending. Some see a nod to the French chanter, 'to sing,' through Chantel, but Shantice is essentially an American coinage built for its bright, clipped sound.
U.S. rank (1999)#16484 ↘ Falling
1999 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219861999

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shantice is a modern American coinage close to Shanice and Chantel, pairing the Shan- opening with a sharp -tice finish. Names of this shape flourished through the late twentieth century, admired for a rhythm that felt fresh; its exact build is a matter of sound rather than a single old root.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around 1990, fading through the nineteen-nineties. A woman named Shantice then is in her mid-thirties today.

Did you know? Through its cousin Chantel, the -tice sound faintly echoes the French chanter, 'to sing,' though Shantice itself was shaped mostly by ear.
Overall data confidence 28%
References - Shantice — Modern coinage; Shanice/Chantel family; Shan- + -tice; assembly uncertain; flagged low confidence.

Variations

ShaniceShanteceShantisShanteese

Nicknames

ShanTisha

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If you like Shantice…

Shanice— the closest sister coinage
Chantel— the Chantel name it echoes
Shantel— a like Shan-/-el coinage
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Sharece— another American name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shantice mean?

It is a modern coinage in the Shanice and Chantel family, joining the Shan- sound to a -tice ending.

How do you pronounce Shantice?

It is said shan-TEES /ʃænˈtiːs/ - two syllables, with the stress on the second.

Is Shantice a boy or girl name?

Shantice is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shantice?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around the early nineteen-nineties.

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