Find out how popular the first name Chaniece has been for the last 23 years (from 1984 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chaniece by gender

Based on the last 23 years of data, Chaniece is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Chaniece.

The history of the first name Chaniece

The name Chaniece is a French variant of the biblical name Chananice, which is derived from the Latin Chananaica. This name ultimately traces its roots back to the ancient Hebrew word כנען (Kena'an), meaning "Canaan." Canaan was an ancient region located in the Middle East, corresponding roughly to modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Jordan.

Chaniece was likely first used as a given name in France during the Middle Ages, when biblical names became popular among Christians. The earliest recorded instance of the name Chaniece dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a French genealogical record from 1286.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Chaniece was a French noblewoman named Chaniece de Montfort, who lived in the late 13th century. She was a member of the powerful House of Montfort, a prominent noble family in medieval France.

In the 14th century, a Spanish nun named Chaniece de Valladolid was known for her religious writings and her work in establishing several convents in Spain. She was born in 1322 and died in 1398.

During the Renaissance period, an Italian poet named Chaniece Boccaccio was active in the court of Naples in the early 15th century. She was a contemporary of the renowned writer Giovanni Boccaccio and is believed to have been born around 1390.

In the 17th century, a French painter named Chaniece Vouet gained recognition for her portraits and religious works. She was born in 1621 and was a student of the famous artist Simon Vouet.

Another notable bearer of the name Chaniece was an English writer and philosopher named Chaniece Astell, who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. She was a pioneering advocate for women's education and is considered an early feminist thinker. Chaniece Astell was born in 1666 and died in 1731.

While not as common as some other names, Chaniece has been used throughout history, particularly in France and other parts of Europe, often among individuals with connections to the Christian faith or biblical traditions.

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