Chuck is a common English name, derived from the English word "chuckle", which means to laugh quietly. It is usually used as a nickname for Charles or Charles-related names such as Chaz. In some cases, it may be used as a given name in its own right. Chuck has been used as a nickname since at least the 19th century and was popularized by the character Chuck Cunningham on the television show Happy Days in the 1970s. It has also been popularized by various celebrities such as Chuck Norris and Chuck Berry.
