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Chalmers Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "chalmers" is "from the old french surname 'chalmer' meaning 'servant' or 'chamberlain'", and is used often for "primarily used as a last name".
Chalmers Name Details
Chalmers originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Old French word 'chalmer' which means 'servant' or 'chamberlain'. It was a name given to those who worked as chamberlains or were employed in the management of private chambers. Over time, Chalmers also became a popular last name in English-speaking countries. As a first name, Chalmers is quite rare and mainly used as a surname converted into a given name.