Chesney

Chesney Meaning & Origin

About Chesney
The name Chesney is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "ceosan" meaning "to choose" or "to select." Chesney can also be a variant of the surname "Chester," which refers to a person who lived near a Roman fort or camp. Additionally, Chesney is associated with the Latin word "caesius," meaning "bluish-gray," which could suggest a connection to someone with gray or blue eyes. Overall, the name Chesney conveys the idea of choice, selection, and a possible association with the color gray or blue.

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chesney are female.

Chesney Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.66% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XSN
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C0250
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH EH1 S N IY0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆสงษ›sni/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XSN', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chesney in Braille

Here's how to represent Chesney in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Chesney in braille

How to Spell the Name Chesney in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Chesney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chesney in sign language

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