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Origin: French

Meaning: Stone

Chantal is a feminine name of French origin that lends an earthy title for your little force of nature. Meaning “stone,” Chantal derived from the Old Occitan word cantal and was famously borne by the Catholic Saint Jane Frances de Chantal. Trendy in the 1960s, Chantal was often chosen in honor of the venerated saint who established a religious order for women who were ill or of old age. A name that comes rich in retro charm and altruistic undertones, Chantal is an ideal choice for the baby on a mission to change the world.