Tayler
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tayler
The name 'Tayler' is an English occupational surname-turned-given name meaning "tailor," derived from the Old French *tailleur* (from Latin *taliare*, "to cut").
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Etymology
The name 'Tayler' is an English occupational surname-turned-given name meaning "tailor," derived from the Old French *tailleur* (from Latin *taliare*, "to cut"). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious association; historically, it emerged as a variant of 'Taylor' in the 20th century, often given to girls as a unisex name.
Tayler currently ranks #5,893 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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