Chandler
From Middle English chandeler: one who trades in candles, from Latin candela.
Meaning and origin
Chandler comes from an occupational surname derived from Middle English chandeler, referring to people who crafted or sold candles, an essential commodity in premodern times.
How to pronounce Chandler
| English (US) | CHAN-dler /ˈtʃændlər/ |
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