Good fortune or luck; a gamble
Chancie is a diminutive form of the name Chance, which is derived from the Old French 'cheance'. It originally referred to luck, fortune, or a falling of the dice, suggesting a spirited and optimistic personality. While traditionally masculine as Chance, the 'ie' suffix gives it a playful, feminine quality.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Chancie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the novel and film adaptation · The Education of Little Tree
