Occupational Names for Boys

A new trend, starting with Cooper and Taylor, has caught on! Parents have been bestowing occupation-related Old English names on both their boys and girls.

1. Carter + This name refers to the driver of a cart. It was a top 50 name in 2009.
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2. Chandler + Chandler was the occupational name for someone who made and sold candles.
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3. Hunter + The occupational roots of this name are pretty straightforward! This name has been in the top 100 for more than a decade.
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4. Parker + Parker refers to the keeper of a park. The name is steadily rising in popularity.
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5. Marshall + Marshall refers to someone who trained and took care of horses. Rapper Marshall Mathers III (better known as Eminem) is a pop culture celeb with this name.
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6. Porter + Porter is the occupational surname for someone who carried goods.
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7. Sawyer + Sawyer is the occupational name for a person who works with wood.
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8. Mason + This name refers to someone who works with stone.
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9. Taylor + Taylor was first given as a name in the 19th century. The name makes reference to a tailor and means "to cut."
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10. Turner + Turner refers to a woodworker.
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