Names

From a French surname that meant either “channel”, indicating a person who lived near a channel of water, or “jug, jar, bottle”, indicating a manufacturer of jugs. It has been used as an American given name since 1970s, influenced by the Chanel brand name (a line of women’s clothing and perfume), which was named for French fashion designer Coco Chanel (1883-1971).

People with the name Berthoud have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.

Feminine form of Chandrakant.

People with the name Berthold have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.

Means “beloved by the moon”, derived from Sanskrit चन्द्र (chandra) meaning “moon” and कान्त (kanta) meaning “desired, beloved”. This is another name for the moonstone.

People with the name Berthold have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.

People with the name Berthog have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.

People with the name Berthe have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.

Means “moon” in Sanskrit, derived from चन्द (chand) meaning “to shine”. This is a transcription of the masculine form चण्ड (a name of the moon in Hindu texts, which is often personified as a deity) as well as the feminine form चण्डा.

From an occupational surname that meant “candle seller” in Middle English, ultimately from Old French.