Candle
Derived from the French word for candle, this name evokes imagery of light and warmth. It is often associated with the 'chandelle' maneuver in aviation, where a pilot performs a steep climbing turn. In a naming context, it serves as a rare, rhythmic alternative to names like Danielle or Chanel.
Less common today
Chandelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,017 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
