Chet is a masculine given name, often a nickname for

Chester Chester is a cathedral city and the county town of Cheshire, England. It is located on the River Dee, close to the English–Welsh border. With a population of 79,645 in 2011,"2011 Census results: People and Population Profile: Chester Loca ...

, which means ''fortress'' or ''camp''. It is an uncommon name of English origin, and originated as a surname to identify people from the city of Chester, England. Chet was ranked 1,027th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census. People named Chet include: *

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(fl. 14th century), murza of the Golden Horde and legendary progenitor of several Russian families * Chet Allen (1939–1984), American child opera and choir performer * Chester Chet Atkins (1924–2001), American country guitarist and record producer * Chesney

Chet Baker Chesney Henry "Chet" Baker Jr. (December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988) was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. He is known for major innovations in cool jazz that led him to be nicknamed the "Prince of Cool". Baker earned much attention and ...

(1929–1988), American jazz musician and vocalist *

Chet Bitterman Chester Allen "Chet" Bitterman III (November 30, 1952 – March 1981)''U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007'' was an American linguist and Christian missionary who was kidnapped and killed by revolutionaries of the 1 ...

(1952-1981), American linguist and Christian missionary *

Chet Brooks Terrance Donnell Brooks (born January 1, 1966 in Midland, Texas) is a former safety who played 3 seasons for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League. He started in Super Bowl XXIV. During his college years, he coined the name " ...

(born 1966), American former National Football League player * Chester Chet Bulger (1917–2009), American National Football League player * Chester Chet Culver (born 1966), former Governor of Iowa * Thomas Chester

Chet Edwards Thomas Chester Edwards (born November 24, 1951) is an American politician who was a United States Representative from Texas, representing a district based in Waco, from 1991 to 2011. Previously, he served in the Texas Senate from 1983 to 1990. He ...

(born 1951), American politician * Fulvio Chester Chet Forte (1935–1996), American sports television director and basketball player * Chester Chet Gardner (1898–1939), American race car driver * Chester Chet Gladchuk (1917–1967), National Football League and Canadian Football League player * Donald Chester

Chet Grant Donald Chester Grant (February 22, 1892 in Defiance, Ohio – July, 1985 in South Bend, Indiana) was an American football player, coach and sportswriter. At a young age, Chet Grant took an active interest in South Bend athletics, particularly Not ...

(1892–1985), American basketball and football player, football and All-American Girls Professional Baseball League coach and sports editor * Chester Marlon Chet Hanks (born 1990), American actor and musician, son of Tom Hanks * Chet Hanulak (born 1933), American former National Football League player * Chester E. Holifield (1903–1995), American politician *

Chet Holmgren Chet Thomas Holmgren (born May 1, 2002; pronounced ) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Drafted 2nd overall in the 2022 NBA draft, he played college basketbal ...

(born 2002), American basketball player * Chester Chet Huntley (1911–1974), American television newscaster * Chester Chet Jastremski (1941–2014), American swimmer * Chester Chet Jaworski (1916–2003), American college basketball player * Chester Chet Lemon (born 1955), American retired Major League Baseball player * Chet Miksza (1930–1975), Canadian Football League player * Chet Moeller (born 1953), American college football player * Chester Chet Mutryn (1921–1995), All-America Football Conference and the National Football League player * Chester

Chet Nichols Sr. Chester Raymond Nichols Sr. (July 3, 1897 – July 11, 1982) was an American professional baseball pitcher who appeared in 44 career games over six seasons in Major League Baseball between and for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Giants and Phil ...

(1897–1982), Major League Baseball pitcher * Chester Chet Nichols Jr. (1931–1995), Major League Baseball pitcher, son of the above * Chester Chet Ostrowski (1930–2001), American National Football League player * Chet Raymo (born 1936), American writer, educator and naturalist * Chester Chet Walker (born 1940), American National Basketball Association player * Chester Chet A. Wynne (1898–1967), American football player and college head coach

Fictional characters

* Chet Ubetcha, reporter from " The Fairly OddParents" * Chet Alexander, from ''

Monsters University ''Monsters University'' is a 2013 American computer-animated monster comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It was directed by Dan Scanlon (in his feature directorial debut) and produced by Kori ...

'' * Chet, from '' Turbo'' * Chet Walters, from '' Beverly Hills Ninja' * Chet, from '' Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman'' * Chet, from '' Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race'' * Chet "The Rocket" Steadman, from the film '' Rookie of the Year'' * Chester "Chet" Desmond, from ''

Fire Walk with Me Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material (the fuel) in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. At a certain point in the combustion reaction, called the ignition point, flames are pr ...

'' * Chet Kaminski, from '' Ash vs Evil Dead''

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