Chantae as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chantae

What is the meaning of the name Chantae ?

The baby name Chantae is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced shan-TAY (IPA: /ʃænˈteɪ/).

Chantae is English in Origin.

Chantae is a modern English feminine name, a creative spelling of Chanté/Chante influenced by French. Its etymology is read two ways: from French chanter “to sing,” via chanté “sung,” or as a stylized offshoot of Chantal/Chantel, a surname-derived French given name from Old Provençal cant “rock.” Accordingly, meanings offered include “sung; song” and “stone; boulder.”

The name rose in late-20th‑century use, especially in African American communities, and is rare in Francophone countries. Usage clusters appear in North America and the Caribbean, with sporadic adoption in the UK and Oceania. Variants and related forms include Chanté, Chante, Chantay, Shantae, Shanté, Shante, as well as Chantel, Chantelle, Chantal and Shantel; notable bearers such as U.S. heptathlete Chantae McMillan and R&B singer Chanté Moore helped cement its contemporary, melodic image.