Chantay
Derived from the Old English elements for a burning coal and a meadow, meaning 'spark in the meadow.' This name suggests a spirited and warm personality, symbolizing someone who carries a bright, inner light and brings a sense of comfort and inspiration to their surroundings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,108 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1960 |
| Most recent | 1994 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
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