Shuntell is an uncommon given name of American origin. It is believed to have been coined by author and poet Ishmael Reed for his daughter, who was born in 1970. The name does not appear to have any specific meaning or derivation from other names. It is possible that Reed created the name Shuntell as a unique choice for his child.
"The name Shuntell saw its peak popularity with 11 births in 1977, but has since maintained a steady presence with consistent totals each year, ranging from 5 to 7 births."