Taylor

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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.

Popularity: Boys Ranked #328 in 2010; Girls Ranked #36 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: English; Middle English
Gender: Unisex
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Variations: Tayla +; Taylor +; Tyler +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Taelir +; Taelor +; Tailer +; Tailor +; Submitted by: latinmagicwriter95
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Tailore +; Talor +; Tayler +; Taylir +; Tayllor +; Submitted by: latinmagicwriter95
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Taylor Lautner (TV actor) +; Submitted by: latinmagicwriter95
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Taylor Swift (singer) +; Taylyr +; Teighlor +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Taylors: Taylor Hackford (film director); Lawrence Taylor (Football Hall of Famer); Livingston Taylor (musician); + Add a Famous Taylor
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