Name meaning
Taylor
means “tailor”
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- American, English, Canadian, Australian
- Spellings
- Taylor · Tayler
- Say it
- TAY-ler
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Taylor is the English occupational name for a tailor, from the Old French tailleur, one who cuts. It is used for girls and boys, and Taylor Swift made it one of the most famous names in music.
Roots
From Old French tailleur (tailor, one who cuts).
Where it is used
Unisex in modern use.
Famous people named Taylor
- Taylor Swift
Taylor name FAQ
What does the name Taylor mean?
Taylor means “tailor”. From Old French tailleur (tailor, one who cuts).
Where does the name Taylor come from?
Taylor is of English origin. Today it is used in American, English, Canadian, Australian families.
How do you pronounce Taylor?
Taylor is usually pronounced TAY-ler.
Is Taylor a boy's or a girl's name?
Taylor is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Taylor?
Related spellings and forms include Tayler.
Who are famous people named Taylor?
Taylor Swift.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.