What Does the Name Chester Mean

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The name Chester comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Chester below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Chester Name Meaning

EnglishFrom a surname which originally belonged to a person who came from Chester, an old Roman settlement in Britain. The name of the settlement came from Latin castrum "camp, fortress".

Origin: EnglishGender: Boy
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What does the name Chester mean?

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