Channing name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Irish, Gaelic and Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Channing ch(a)-nni-ng
Meaning: Wise, Knowing, Occupational Name, Official of the Church, Young Wolf, A Canon and Child of Canns People
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What does Channing mean?

Commonly Accepted unisex name Channing means "Wise, Knowing, Occupational Name, Official of the Church, Young Wolf, A Canon or Child of Canns People" which is largely used in English is rooted from Irish, Gaelic and Old English languages.

How do I pronounce Channing?

The three syllabled name Channing is commonly pronounced as ch(a)-nni-ng.

Variants of Channing

Canning, Cannon, Canaan

How popular is the name Channing?

Channing was a popular name in United States. Over 9874 babies have been named Channing since 1912. At its zenith in 2012, the moniker grabbed the 514th spot and 511 baby boys were given the name.

However after 150 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Channing is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and achieved its top ranking of 2020 in 2015.

Channing is a common name in China while somewhat familiar name in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. As per our estimate, over 9000 people has been named Channing globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023172396260567
20221554113216087
20211548112237175
202013631291886101
20191174164198097
20181039195235777
2017917232222085
2016831273203097
20157822991755119
20146913611691124
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Channing

You easily adapt to new environments and want to hang around with new people. You are a good listener but the advice you give is taken by a pinch of salt by others. You can't stand in one place for a long time because it bores you. You get easily disappointed by others because you expect too much. You are the peacemaker in your society. Once you distance yourself from everything you know inspiration will walk into your life again.

Parents who liked Channing, loved these names

  •  Mearey - Originated from Irish, Mearey means "Joyous and The Happy" is given to boys. Mearey is derivative of Meara.
  •  Ferry - Uncommon unisex name Ferry is rooted from Gaelic and Irish, Ferry means "Bold or Peace"
  •  Berie has its origin in English, Berie means "Noble and Bright and White" is given to baby girls. Berie is derivative of Berry.
  •  Gilibeirt - Used prevalently in English and Irish, Gilibeirt means "Pledge" and is aimed at baby boys has origin in Germanic
  •  Traye - Queer boy name Traye means "Three" came from English. Traye is a resultant of Trey.

Sibling Names for Channing

If you're considering the name Channing for your baby, you might also be interested in finding sibling names that complement it. Look no further, as we've curated a list of names that pair beautifully with Channing. From classic to trendy, these names are sure to inspire your search for the perfect sibling name.

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Famous people named Channing

  • Channing Pollock, American playwright
  • Channing Heggie Tobias, civil rights activist and 1948 Spingarn Medalist
  • Channing Tatum, American actor
  • Channing Frye, American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association
  • Channing Crowder, Randolph Channing Crowder, Jr
  • Channing Pollock, American magician and film actor
  • Channing H. Cox, American Republican politician, lawyer
  • Channing Powell in Internment as Producer
  • Channing Carson in The Last Dance as Actress
  • Channing Gibson in Lethal Weapon 4 as Writer
  • Channing Pierce in Oz the Great and Powerful as Actress
  • Channing Nichols in An American Crime as Actress
  • Channing Chase in Evan Almighty as Actress
  • Channing Clarkson in movie Coach as Actor

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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