Divine gift; favor; benediction
Chance
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Chance.
Good fortune; luck
Profile summary
From Old French 'cheance' meaning 'fortune' or 'luck.' Used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 20th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Good fortune; luck. The catalog pronunciation is listed as CHANS. It is listed alongside the related form Chancellor. Chance appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Chance is currently cataloged under English (virtue name) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Good fortune; luck.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (virtue name) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Chance is grouped as a nature girl name. Related form for this profile: Chancellor. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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