Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Channing

Channing is the transferred use of an English and Irish surname. From the English perspective the name’s etymology is a little less certain, originating from the Olde English “caningas” meaning “people of Cana” with Cana being a nickname of unknown meaning. From an Irish perspective, Channing could be an Anglicization of Ó Canain from the Gaelic nickname “cann” meaning “wolf-cub”. In any case, Channing is a much more recent surname having been first recorded in the 17th century. Usage of Channing as a first name is a late 20th century invention popularized by Americans. It also has a history of being unisex.

All About the Baby Name – Channing

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME CHANNING

The number Seven personality is deeply mystical and highly in tune with their spirituality. They operate on a different wavelength than the average joe. Spending time alone comes easily to Sevens, as it gives them time to contemplate philosophical, religious and spiritual ideas in an effort to find "real truth".  Sevens are wise, but often exude mystery as if they are tapped into something the rest of us don't understand. They love the outdoors and are fed by nature. Sevens are constantly seeking to understand human nature, our place in the universe, and the mystery of life in general. This makes them quite artistic and poetic, but they are also keen observers with high intellect - so they are equally scientific-minded. Sevens are charitable and care deeply about the human condition.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME CHANNING

Channing first emerged on the U.S. charts in 1985. The 1980s represented the decade when using surnames as first names on a wide scale basis was just beginning to take shape. But this particular surname never found its legs and eventually fell off the charts. The name abruptly resurfaced in 2010 and this time showed up at a much higher and more impressive position. Why the sudden interest in this name? Most likely future parents are responding to the growing fame of model-turned-actor Channing Tatum and/or the Phoenix Sun power forward / center Channing Frye. Interestingly, besides Sterling, Channing is the only other surname on the charts that ends in “-ing”. Like Sterling, Channing as a certain refined quality that gives one a sense this kid should be at some swanky prep school with his friends Biff and Blaine.

Quick Facts

ON CHANNING

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

559

PRONUNCIATION:

CHAN-ing

SIMPLE MEANING:

Wolf-cub

Characteristics

OF CHANNING

Mystical

Wise

Eccentric

Intuitive

Imaginative

Philosophical

Solitary

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Channing

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME CHANNING

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Channing

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME CHANNING

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Channing


Popular Songs

ON CHANNING

We cannot find any popular or well-known songs with the name of Channing


Famous People

NAMED CHANNING

Channing Tatum (model/actor)
Channing Frye (basketball player)
Channing Crowder (football player)
Channing H. Cox (former Governor of Massachusetts)

Children of Famous People

NAMED CHANNING

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Channing

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME CHANNING

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Channing