Chimere
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chimere first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 824 babies have been named Chimere in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chimere is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,906 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,906
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Chimere is also used as a boy name, ranked #26252.
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About the Name Chimere
Chimere is a girl name .
Is Chimere a boy or girl name? Chimere is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,906 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,252. Chimere is more commonly used as a girl name.
Chimere is currently ranked #21,906 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chimere include Chi, Chim, Chimy, Chimie, Ere, Erey, Chy, Chie, and Chikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chimere include Chimamanda . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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