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Chandler

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Chandler: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1998.

Of English origin, Chandler began as an occupational surname for a maker or seller of candles, from the Old French *chandelier* (candle-maker). It gained popularity as a first name largely through American television, most famously via Chandler Bing, the sarcastic yet lovable character played by Matthew Perry on *Friends*. The name also connects to the Chandler family of American journalism, including Norman Chandler, who shaped the Los Angeles Times. While no major Scottish places share the name, the root word *chandelle* (candle) appears in French place names. A notable variant is the less common feminine form Chandelle, though Chandler remains predominantly masculine in modern usage.