Singer or bell ringer
Derived from the Old French word 'chanterel', this name originally served as an occupational surname for someone who sang in a choir or rang church bells. It may also refer to a small bell itself. As a given name, it retains a rhythmic, melodic quality while functioning as a distinctive surname-style choice.
Less common today
Cantrell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,059 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the Western film 'The Virginian' Β· The Virginian
A character in the science fiction novel 'The Skinner' Β· The Skinner