candlerEtymologyFrom Middle English candelere, equivalent to candle (noun) + -er.candler means A surname originating as an occupation for a candlemaker. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.nameA surname originating as an occupation for a candlemaker.nounA person who makes candles; a chandler.“A maker of candles is very properly called a candler; however, (as observed before) ch is seldom pronounced in this parish.”A device for candling.“An egg candler used in a light room can be easily made […]”