Chauncey
chancellor, church official
GenderBoyOriginEnglishSay itCHAWN-seePopularityNotable in early 1900s New England families, now rare
Pronounced CHAWN-see
About the name Chauncey
Chauncey has a distinguished, old New England ring, evoking ivy-covered halls and formal parlors. It's a name with real gravitas.
Formal, articulate, and confidently old-fashioned.
Fun fact
Chauncey derives from an Old French surname referring to a church chancellor's office.
Nicknames for Chauncey
Chance
Variations
ChauncyChansey
Famous people named Chauncey
- Chauncey Depew (U.S. senator)