Chandler - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Chandler \

, also used as girl's name Chandler, is pronounced CHAND-ler. It is of English and Old French origin, and its meaning is "candle maker and seller". Occupational name and surname popular for use as a given name, probably due to the character of Chandler Bing on the TV series "Friends".

Similar baby names are Candelero, Chancelor and Chantrey.

Chandler is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#322 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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