Find out how popular the first name Chanteal has been for the last 13 years (from 1983 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chanteal by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Chanteal is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Chanteal.

The history of the first name Chanteal

Chanteal is a feminine given name that originated from the French language. It is a variant spelling of the name Chantal, which is derived from the Latin name Cantiana. The name Cantiana was originally a place name referring to the area now known as Kent in England.

The meaning of the name Chanteal is believed to be "singer" or "chanter." This is because the name is likely related to the French verb "chanter," which means "to sing." The name's connection to singing and music may have its roots in the medieval period, when minstrels and troubadours were popular entertainers.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Chanteal was in a 14th-century French literary work called the "Roman de la Rose." This allegorical poem featured a character named Chanteal, although it is unclear whether this was intended as a proper name or a descriptive term for a singer.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Chanteal. In the 16th century, Chanteal de Briançon was a French noblewoman and philanthropist who founded a hospital in the town of Briançon. Another notable Chanteal was Chanteal de Clermont-Tonnerre, a 17th-century French aristocrat and patron of the arts.

In the 20th century, Chanteal Akerman was a Belgian filmmaker and artist known for her experimental and avant-garde works. She was born in 1950 and passed away in 2015. Chanteal Riley was an American model and actress who appeared in several films and television shows in the 1980s and 1990s.

More recently, Chanteal Jacobsen was a Canadian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2000s. She released several albums and toured internationally before her untimely death in 2015 at the age of 38.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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