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Name Origin

Chauncey is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Old French phrase 'chanceux', meaning 'lucky' or 'fortunate'.

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Famous People

Chauncey Wright (1830-1875)

Philosopher

  • Pioneer in the field of logic and philosophy of science.
  • Contributed to the development of pragmatism.

Chauncey Depew (1834-1928)

Politician

  • Served as U.S. Senator from New York.
  • President of the New York Central Railroad.

Chauncey Billups (1976-)

Basketball player and coach

  • NBA Champion (2004)
  • 5x NBA All-Star
  • NBA Finals MVP (2004)

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