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Chance
BoyEnglish origin · /CHANS/ · modern
Meaning: Luck, fortune.
Popularity 75/1001 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Chance is a popular, familiar name (popularity 75/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name 'Chance' originates from the Old French word 'cheance', which means 'luck' or 'fortune'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'cadentia', referring to the falling of dice, symbolizing randomness and fate. The name gained popularity as a given name in the modern era, reflecting a positive and optimistic connotation.
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