Chantelle

Chantelle is considered an English variant of the French name Chantal, which has its origin in the surname of Saint Jeanne Françoise Frémont de Chantal.

What does the name Chantelle mean?

The name Chantelle is derived from Chantal and translates in German to 'the rock', 'the wall stone', or 'the cornerstone'. Its roots can be found in Old French and Old Provençal, derived from the word cantal, which means 'stone', 'wall stone', 'cornerstone', and 'rocky place'. The holy Jeanne Françoise Frémont de Chantal, who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries, was a Roman Catholic saint who founded an order after the death of her husband. It is a common misconception that the name Chantelle is related to the French verb 'chanter' meaning 'to sing'. Other variants include Chantale, Chantall, Chantalle, and Chantalee, as well as alternative spellings like Chantel and Chantell.

Where does the name Chantelle come from?

Chantelle is a feminine name that has Old French roots and carries the meaning 'the rock'.

How do you pronounce Chantelle?

Schan-tell

When is the name day of Chantelle?

The name day for Chantelle is celebrated on December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Chantelle is a rare name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th in the list of the most popular female names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 3,656th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a 7,773rd place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,112th. Worldwide, Chantelle also has fluctuating popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Channy / Chanti / Chants / Chanty / Schäntl / Telly

Famous people

• Chantelle Brader (French actress)
• Chantelle Brown-Young (Canadian model)
• Chantelle Eberle (Canadian curler)
• Chantelle Handy (English basketball player)
• Chantelle Paig (singer-songwriter, former member of Flipsyde)
• Chantelle Paige (American musician)