Is there some connection between Chevy Chase, MD and Chevy Chase the actor?

[MisterCornell]

Please don't tell me they named the town after the actor.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Nope, town existed and was named long before he was born. His real name is Cornelias Chase and his childhood nickname was Chevy. It's unsure if he got the nickname from the town or for some other reason

 

[PolarNorth]

No, it was named after the Chevy Chase Land Company, which started in the 1890's.