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Shanty

Boy name · French

Shanty is a French boy name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funShanty doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shanty would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • HistoryShanty first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Shanty

Shanty is a boy name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Shanty at school.

Origin:French names

Other spellings of Shanty

Girl name: Shanti

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Questions about the name Shanty

What is the origin of the name Shanty?

Shanty is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Sebastian (“venerable”), Leo (“lion”), Daniel (“God is my judge”) and Gabriel (“God is my strength”).

Is Shanty a boy or girl name?

Shanty is a boy name.

What names are similar to Shanty?

If you like Shanty, you might also like Shanti. Shanti is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Shanty?

Shanty is a French boy name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.