Chandler
[ˈtʃændlər]Meaning
from a Middle English occupational surname meaning "candle seller" or "candle maker"
Background Story
Chandler comes from an occupational surname that meant "candle seller" or "candle maker" in Middle English, ultimately from Latin candela by way of Old French. It rose sharply in popularity after the 1994 debut of the American sitcom Friends, which featured a character by this name.
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