| Gender | male or female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Old French |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old French word Chacier meaning "to catch / seize" |
| Meaning | Hunter or Huntsman |
| Region of origin | England |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Chasey, Chaser |
| Derived | Chasseur |
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