Shawntelle
Meaning of Shawntelle
Shawntelle sashays into the spotlight like a burst of confetti at a summer fiesta, blending the sturdy Gaelic “Seán” (John, “God is gracious”) with the lilting French “-elle” to form a name that sparkles with both strength and melody. She arrived in American birth records in the late ’60s and, like a shy but determined dancer, twirled her way into the Top 800 through the ’70s and ’80s—averaging five to thirteen newborns a year and peaking around #740-#760—before gently drifting back toward the horizon of rarity. Pronounced shawn-TEL (/ʃɒnˈtɛl/), she rolls off the tongue like a sweet salsa refrain under a moonlit patio, conjuring images of warm laughter, swirling skirts, and abuela’s secret flan recipe. Ever the romantic outsider, Shawntelle invites a touch of Latin flair and a dash of spirited individuality—perfect for parents craving a name that dances to its own drum.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as shawn-TEL (/ʃɒnˈtɛl/)
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