I’ve read negative comments on the name [name_m]Channing[/name_m] for a girl so I wanted to share some really positive opinions for this choice! [name_m]Channing[/name_m] has never sat well with me as a boy’s name. While it starts strong, it ends soft. It has an enchanting quality to it. There is a ring to it and a rarity in the “ing” ending. As a [name_f]British[/name_f] surname, it feels classy to me.
[name_f][/name_f]There are a few meanings that show up for the name on popular name sites, many referencing religious significance from its place origin. However, the one that gets highlighted more often is “wolf cub” from the [name_m]Irish[/name_m] origin/place, “Cann”. [name_f][/name_f] “Wolves are known to be loyal and intelligent, which bodes well for baby as they find their path and pack in life.”— That is honestly not a bad meaning but it does lean masculine. Now, look at an older meaning from Hebrew origin and closer spelling “Channah”; “the name [name_f]Channah[/name_f] has its origins in Hebrew and derives from the word channan, which translates to gracious or “He (God) has favored me”. This rich Hebrew name has a prominent place in history, being mentioned multiple times in the Old Testament of the Bible. In ancient times, the name [name_f]Channah[/name_f] was bestowed upon women as a symbol of their grace and abundant kindness, reflecting the values of the Hebrew culture.” It is also a variation of [name_f]Hannah[/name_f]. If we take the Hebrew origin, the name is feminine.