Meaning and background
The story behind Chata
Chata can be understood as the feminine form of Spanish chato, whose meanings depend markedly on region and context. Descriptive senses include a flat or snubbed shape; some varieties also employ related terms affectionately. That is a vocabulary connection, not proof that a named dog has a particular nose or build. Because Spanish usage varies by country, a single universal translation would misrepresent the term's actual range.
- Origin
- Spanish feminine form of chato, a regionally variable adjective and familiar term Source
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Recorded as a dog’s name
Chata appears in 6 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (1)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
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