The girl's name Taylor \ta(y)-lor\, also used as boy's name Taylor, is pronounced TAY-ler. It is of Middle English and Old French origin, and its meaning is "tailor; to cut". Occupational name. Made popular due to characters named Taylor on the soap operas "The Bold and the Beautiful", "All My Children", and "Melrose Place".

ORIGIN
Middle English

MEANING
To cut

An occupational surname for a tailor. First used as a given name during the 19th century. Zachary Taylor, gave the name early recognition when he led troops to victory during the Mexican-American War. He was elected U.S. president in 1848. Musician James Taylor, whose career has flourished for many years, is a more recent namesake. Popular among Canadian and European parents. Predominantly used as a girl's name.

VARIATIONS
Tayla Tyler Taylor

ALTERNATIVES
Taelor Tailer Taylyr Talor Tayllor Taelir Tailor Tayler Teighlor Taylir

FAMOUS Taylors
Lawrence Taylor (Football Hall of Famer) Livingston Taylor (musician) Taylor Hackford (film director)

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