Names That Mean Candle
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Chandler
Origin:
English from French occupational nameMeaning:
"candle maker"Description:
For a generation, this name will always be linked to 1990s hit TV series Friends. Whether this is a positive or a negative will depend on your fondness for the show, and character Chandler Bing, but this name deserves consideration beyond these connotations: Chandler is a fresh take on the professional surname names.
- Chandler
Origin:
English from French occupational nameMeaning:
"candle maker"Description:
In the US, nearly 300 baby girls were named Chandler in the US last year, which first appeared on the girls' Top 1000 in the heyday of Friends. While the TV character was masculine, today the name is 43 percent female and climbing, making it one of the trendiest boy names for girls.
- Neri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my candle"Description:
Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
- Chandelle
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"candle"Description:
Sounds classy...but isn't.
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