Shawntel is a unisex name with American English pronunciation. It is pronounced as SHAWN-tel (/ʃɔːnˈtɛl/). The name also has a variation, Shontel. Shawntel has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1963, with varying levels of popularity over the years. While it hasn't ranked highly on the popularity charts recently, it was most popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Shawntel has associations of strength and uniqueness, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby.
Shawntel Smith Wuerch, born in Muldrow, Oklahoma, is an American beauty pageant contestant who was crowned Miss America in 1996 and attended Oklahoma City University. |