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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈt͡ʃænd.ləɹ/; British English /ˈt͡ʃænd.lə/

Chandler

A name meaning "candle seller; candle maker".

Quick answer

Chandler is a boy/girl name meaning "candle seller; candle maker".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈt͡ʃænd.ləɹ/; British English /ˈt͡ʃænd.lə/.

GenderBoy/Girl
Meaningcandle seller; candle maker
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈt͡ʃænd.ləɹ/; British English /ˈt͡ʃænd.lə/

Meaning and history

From an occupational surname that meant "candle seller" or "candle maker" in Middle English, ultimately from Latin candela via Old French. It surged in popularity after the 1994 debut of the American sitcom Friends, featuring a character by this name.

Notes and context

Usage: english