Description:
The name 'Chippy' is derived from the word 'chip,' meaning 'a small piece of bread.' The name may have originated in the United Kingdom or in the United States. In the United Kingdom, the name may be derived from the nickname for the British naval officer, Sir Charles Chipman. In the United States, the name may be derived from the nickname for the American naval officer, Captain Charles H. Chipman. The name may also be spelled 'Chippy.'
