Chandler

Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. CHAND-lər  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

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

Popularity

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formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   comedic   nerdy  

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Entry updated December 7, 2022