Chandler
[ˈtʃændlər]Meaning
from a Middle English occupational surname meaning "candle seller" or "candle maker"
Background Story
Chandler comes from a Middle English occupational surname meaning "candle seller" or "candle maker", ultimately from Latin candela by way of Old French. It is a unisex given name, usually applied to males, derived from surnames that reflect the occupational term chandlery. The name surged in popularity after the 1994 debut of the American sitcom Friends, which featured a character by this name.
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