Chic is a

nickname A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment, and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character. As a concept, it is ...

often associated with people named

Charles Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English language, English and French language, French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic, Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*k ...

. Notable people with this nickname include the following: * Charles David Chic Anderson (1931–1979), American sportscaster and public address announcer specializing in horse racing * Philip Desmond

Chic Bates Philip Desmond "Chic" Bates (born 28 November 1949) is an English former footballer and manager. Bates played non-league football with Stourbridge before becoming a professional with Shrewsbury Town in 1974. He had a fine debut season scoring 1 ...

(born 1949), English former footballer and manager * Robert Charles Chic Breese (1871–1929), Australian rules footballer * Charles Thomas George Chic Brodie (footballer) (1937–2000), Scottish footballer * Charles Gilchrist

Chic Brodie (politician) Charles Gilchrist Brodie (8 May 1944 – 24 September 2022), better known as Chic Brodie, was a Scottish politician. He served as a Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the South Scotland region from 2011 un ...

(1944–2022), member of the Scottish Parliament, 2011–2016 * Chic Burlingame, nickname of

Charles Burlingame Charles Frank "Chic" Burlingame III (September 12, 1949 – September 11, 2001) was the Captain of American Airlines Flight 77, the aircraft that was crashed by terrorists into the Pentagon during the September 11 attacks. Biography Burlingame ...

(1949–2001), American pilot *

Chic Calderwood Chic Calderwood (1 September 1937 – 12 November 1966) was a Scottish light-heavyweight boxer from Craigneuk in North Lanarkshire, Scotland who was active from 1957 to 1966. He was 6 ft. 3 in. tall and had a venomous punch, winning man ...

(1937–1966), Scottish boxer * James Callaghan

Chic Charnley James Callaghan "Chic" Charnley (born 11 June 1963 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former football player and coach. Charnley's playing career lasted nearly 20 years, with spells at Hamilton Academical, St Mirren, Hibernian and Dundee, however he ...

(born 1963), Scottish footballer * Chic Chocolate, born Antonio Xavier Vaz (1916 – May 1967), Goan trumpeter *

Henry Ciccarone Henry A. "Chic" Ciccarone (February 8, 1938 – November 16, 1988) was an American college lacrosse coach. He was the head coach of the lacrosse team at Johns Hopkins University from 1975 to 1983 during which time he amassed a 105–16 rec ...

(1938–1988), American college lacrosse Hall-of-Fame head coach * Charles

Chic Cicero Charles "Chic" Cicero (born 1936) is an American esoteric writer. He was born in Buffalo, New York.Chic Donovan Kelley (born 1947), American professional wrestler * Charles

Chic Geatons Charles "Chic" Geatons (16 July 1907 – 20 June 1970) was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic, his only club as a professional. He was a Scottish Football League winner twice ( 1935–36 and 1937–38), and a Scottish Cup winner thre ...

(1907–1970), Scottish footballer * Charles Wesley

Chic Harley Charles Wesley "Chic" Harley (September 15, 1895 – April 21, 1974) was an American football player and athlete, often credited with bringing Ohio State University's football program to national attention. Harley was Ohio State's first consens ...

(1894–1974), American football player, member of the College Football Hall of Fame * Mayer Jacob

Chic Hecht Mayer Jacob Hecht (November 30, 1928 – May 15, 2006) was an American Republican politician and diplomat who served as a United States Senator from Nevada from 1983 to 1989, and as U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas from 1989 to 1993. Early life ...

(1928–2006), US Senator from Nevada * Anthony Robert Chic Henry, (1946–2022), Tasmanian car enthusiast * Harold Ogden

Chic Johnson Harold Ogden "Chic" Johnson (March 15, 1891 – February 28, 1962) was the barrel-chested half of the American comedy team of Olsen and Johnson, known for his strangely infectious, high-pitched "Woo-Woo" laugh. Background Johnson was born of S ...

(1891–1962), half of the American comedy team of Olsen and Johnson * Cecil

Chic Littlewood Cecil "Chic" Littlewood (17 November 1930 – 11 January 2015) was a New Zealand television entertainer and actor. Biography Born on 17 November 1930 in southeast London, England, Littlewood originally worked as a baker. He had a gift for mimicr ...

(1930–2015), New Zealand television entertainer and actor * Charles Chic McLelland (1953–2020), Scottish former football player and manager * Charles

Chic McSherry Charles "Chic" McSherry (born 22 November 1958) is a Scottish rock guitarist, songwriter, author and businessman. In his music career, he has written five studio albums with Doogie White and the band La Paz. In his business career, he is on t ...

(born 1958), Scottish rock guitarist, songwriter and businessman * Charles Campbell

Chic Milligan Charles Campbell "Chic" Milligan (26 July 1930 – February 2020) was a Scottish professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are as ...

(1930–2020), Scottish former footballer * Charles Thomas McKinnon

Chic Murray Charles Thomas McKinnon "Chic" Murray (6 November 1919 – 29 January 1985) was a Scottish comedian and actor. He appeared in various roles on British television and film, most notably in the 1967 version of ''Casino Royale'', and portrayed ...

(1919–1985), Scottish comedian and actor * Charles Myron

Chic Murray (politician) Charles Myron "Chic" Murray (February 9, 1914 – July 5, 1984) was a Canadian politician who was the second Mayor of the Town of Mississauga, before it amalgamated with several surrounding towns to form the current City of Mississauga M ...

(1914–1984), Canadian politician *

Charles "Chic" Sale Charles Partlow "Chic" Sale (August 25, 1885 – November 7, 1936) was an American actor and vaudevillian. Early years Sale was born in Huron, South Dakota, and raised in Urbana, Illinois. He was a son of Frank and Lillie Belle (née Partl ...

(1885–1936), American actor and vaudevillian * Charles Eber

Chic Stone Charles Eber "Chic" Stone (January 4, 1923 – July 28, 2000)Charles E. Stone
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(1923–2000), American comic book artist *

Charlie Thomson Charles Richard Thomson (2 March 1930 – 6 January 2009), also known as Chic Thomson, was a Scottish football goalkeeper. After playing for Clyde he won the 1954–55 Football League with Chelsea and the 1959 FA Cup Final with Nottingham Fores ...

(1930–2009), Scottish football goalkeeper * Murat Bernard

Chic Young Murat Bernard "Chic" Young (January 9, 1901March 14, 1973) was an American cartoonist who created the comic strip ''Blondie (comic strip), Blondie''. His 1919 ''William McKinley High School Yearbook'' cites his nickname as Chicken, source of hi ...

(1901–1973), American cartoonist and creator of the comic strip ''Blondie''

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