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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Chauncey
Old French
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Usage of the Name Chauncey
English
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Meaning of the Name Chauncey
The name Chauncey comes from a surname which is of unknown meaning. In the United States it was first used as a given name in honour of
the Harvard president Charles Chauncy (1592 - 1672), the clergyman Charles Chauncy (1705 - 1787), or the Navy officer Isaac Chauncey (1779 - 1840).
According to some theories, the surname itself could be of Old French (Norman) origin.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Chauncey Allen Goodrich (1790 - 1860), an American clergyman, educator, and lexicographer;
Chauncey Bailey (1949 - 2007), an American journalist;
Chauncey Billups (born 1976), an American basketball player.
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Names Related to Chauncey
List of names related to Chauncey.
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