Origin, Meaning, And History of Chase
Chase, a gender-neutral name, is debated as being of English or Old French origin. In the Middle English language, Chase is a surname, meaning ‘chase’ or ‘hunt.’ Interestingly, Chase was also used as a nickname for individuals who had gone hunting or were exceptionally good at hunting.
Etymologists speculate that Chase may have originated from the Old French word Chacier, implying ‘to catch’ or the Old French word Chasse. Surprisingly, the word “chasse” comes from the Old French word “chasser,” which means “to hunt,” and the Latin word “captare.”
Additionally, in the Southern French culture, Chase may be a topographic name for a person who has lived in or is a probable resident of the most unique house in the village. In this case, Chase is a southern derivative of the Latin word Casa, implying ‘cabin,’ ‘cottage,’ or ‘hut.’
As a proclaimed variant of the name Chase, only Chace is known. However, some spelling variations of the name exist, such as Chace, Chayce, Chayse, Chasen, Case, Casen, Casey, and Kase, that are prevalent among parents. These names also have the same meaning as Chase and could be suitable for your little sunshine.
If you are naming your little one Chase and exploring some options for using it as a nickname, Ace, Cha, Chacha, Chas, Chass, Chaz, C, Chay, Cheese, Cheesy, Chasy, Cash, Haste, Has, and Chaser are some of the popular choices among parents.
In the fictional universe, the name Chase has not been very popular. However, in the comic book series and TV series, Chase has quite a name. For instance, the Marvel comic book series has a character named Chase Stein. In the popular American medical drama television series House, a character named Robert Chase worked as a diagnostician under Gregory House and later as a surgeon.
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Famous People With The Name Chase
- Chase Spencer YaklinAmerican songwriter and singer whose debut single was a top 10 single on the Country Airplay chart
- Chase CareyIrish-American executive and former CEO and executive chairman of the Formula One Group
- Christopher Chace CrawfordAmerican actor best known for his role in the American TV series Gossip Girl
- Chase Alexander CrawfordAmerican actor best known for his role in the film Goat and In the Radiant City
- Chase EllisonAmerican actor best known for his role in the film Tooth Fairy, Mysterious Skin And The Boy Who Cried Warewolf
- Chase JohnseyAmerican ballet dancer who won best male dancer at the National Dance Awards in 2008
- Chase Tyler KaliszAmerican swimmer and an Olympic gold medalist in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
- Chase StrangioAmerican transgender rights activist and lawyer who was 2020’s Time 100 most influential people in the world
Chase On The Popularity Chart
The graph by the Social Security Administration shows how Chase has fared over the years in popularity and ranking as a baby name.
Popularity Over Time
It has been popular as a baby name since 2009 when 7387 babies per million were named Chase. Check the graph for more insight.
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Chase’s ranking as a baby name has been fluctuating over the years. Take a look at the graph below for more details.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Chase
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