The nameChantale
Chantale is a spelling of Chantal, a French girl's name very common in the mid 20th century.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Chantal was first a place name in Burgundy, linked to the word cantal, "stone, rock".
Origin
French, through Saint Jane Frances de Chantal. The final e marks the feminine.
History
Chantale peaked in the early 1950s, along with Chantal, then almost disappeared.
Popularity of the name Chantale
Chantale in France
Chantale was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 1,700 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Chantale. Its rise began around 1935, and it peaked in 1953. Half of all babies named Chantale in France were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chantale mean?
Chantal was first a place name in Burgundy, linked to the word cantal, "stone, rock".
What is the origin of the name Chantale?
French, through Saint Jane Frances de Chantal. The final e marks the feminine.
Is Chantale a girl's or a boy's name?
Chantale is a girl's name.