Shantel

Shantel represents an English variant of the name Chantel, which in turn goes back to the name Chantal. The latter is associated with the surname of the French saint Jeanne Françoise Frémont de Chantal. The meaning of the name encompasses terms like 'the boulder,' 'the masonry stone,' or 'the cornerstone.'

What does the name Shantel mean?

Shantel is an English derivative of the name Chantel, which is a variant of the name Chantal. This goes back to the surname of the French saint Jeanne Françoise Frémont de Chantal. The name carries the meanings 'the boulder,' 'the masonry stone,' or 'the cornerstone.' Its roots lie in Old French and Old Provençal, derived from the term cantal, which means 'stone,' 'masonry stone,' 'cornerstone,' and 'rocky place.' Other variants include Shantelle, Chantale, Chantall, Chantalle, and Chantalee, as well as alternative spellings like Chantell and Chantelle.

Where does the name Shantel come from?

The name Shantel is a female first name with Old French origins, meaning 'the boulder.' The etymology derives from the Old French term cantal, which means 'stone,' 'masonry stone,' 'cornerstone,' or 'rocky place.' The name is used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Shantel?

Shantel is pronounced like 'Shantel.'

When is the name day of Shantel?

The name day for Shantel is celebrated on December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Shantel is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 2,348th. In the last ten years, Shantel has been used about 20 times as a first name, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,302nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Shanti

Famous people

• Shantel Ransom (sprinter from the USA)
• Shantel Twiggs (sprinter from America)
• Shantel VanSanten (actress from the USA)