Chet
Meaning of Chet
Chet is a male name with American and British English pronunciations (/tʃɛt/). It is also a variation of the name Chester. Chet has been used as a given name for boys in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While it may not be as popular as some other names, it has maintained consistent usage over the years. In recent times, Chet has been given to an average of around 50-60 newborns per year in the United States. The name does not have any significant associations or famous bearers that would impact its popularity. However, if you are looking for a short and unique name for your baby boy, Chet might be a great choice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as chet (/tʃɛt/)
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Notable People Named Chet
| Chet Baker - Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker Jr. was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist, known for his major innovations in cool jazz and nicknamed the "Prince of Cool". |
| Chet Atkins - Chester Burton Atkins, also known as "Mr. Guitar" and "The Country Gentleman", was an American musician who played a key role in creating the Nashville sound, a country music style that appealed to adult pop music fans. |
| Nicholas James Murphy, also known as Chet Faker, is an award-winning Australian singer and songwriter. |
| Chet Thomas Holmgren is a 7-foot-1 American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, known for his time with the Gonzaga Bulldogs and being the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. |
| Chet Hanks - Chester Marlon Hanks is an American actor and musician, known for his recurring roles on television series such as Empire, Shameless, and Your Honor, and is the son of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. |
| Chet Huntley - Chester Robert "Chet" Huntley was a prominent American television newscaster, famous for co-anchoring NBC's The Huntley–Brinkley Report for 14 years. |
| Chet Forte - Fulvio Chester Forte Jr. was a renowned American television director, sports radio talk show host, and former college basketball player known for his work on Monday Night Football and his numerous Emmy Awards. |
| Chet Walker - Chester Walker, a former professional basketball player, was a seven-time NBA All-Star and played a key role in leading the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers to an NBA championship. |
| Chet Flippo - Chester White "Chet" Flippo was a renowned American music journalist and biographer. |
| Chet Curtis was an American newscaster known for co-anchoring with his then-wife, Natalie Jacobson, and was born in Amsterdam, New York. |
| Chet Miller - Chester Joseph Miller, also known as the "Dean of the Speedway," was an American racecar driver who tragically passed away in a crash during practice for the 1953 Indianapolis 500. |
| Chet Morgan - Chester W. "Chet" Morgan was an American politician. |
| Chet Gladchuk - Chester Stephen Gladchuk Sr. was a renowned American football center, known for his successful career in the NFL and his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975. |
| Chet Phillips - Chester Wilson "Chet" Phillips was an American gymnast who participated in eight events at the 1936 Summer Olympics. |
| Chet Widerquist - Chester C. Widerquist was a professional American football player for several teams and attended Washington & Jefferson College and Northwestern University. |
