Origin, Meaning, And History Of Taylor
The Norman French word ‘tailleur,’ derived from the Latin ‘taliare’ meaning ‘to cut,’ gave rise to the English name Taylor, which has an occupational origin and originally referred to someone who cut cloth. Its biblical meaning translates to ‘clothed with salvation,’ and the name signifies eternal beauty.
While it was commonly used as a surname in the past, it still holds prominence today in the United Kingdom, England, Scotland, and Wales. Over time, its numbers have increased by adopting American versions of European surnames like Schneider, Szabo, and Portnov, which were brought into Britain mainly as refugee names. Surviving records from the medieval period include early examples of the surname, such as William le Taillur in the Pipe Rolls of the county of Somerset in 1182 and Roger le Taylur in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273.
The name Taylor is typically pronounced ‘TAY-ler’ or ‘TAY-lor,’ with an emphasis on the first syllable. The name is generally spelled similarly in other countries, but its pronunciation may vary depending on the language. Several derivatives of the name Taylor include Tayla, Tailour, Tailleur, Tayloe, Tayler, Tyler, Taylie, and Tailor. People with the name Taylor are addressed using nicknames such as Lor, Lory, Tay, Tayls, Taylie, or Tee. Although it is a popular unisex name, it was more commonly given to boys; However, recently, it has also become increasingly popular as a girl’s name. A noted personality who bore the name was theBritish-American authorTaylor Caldwell. Her popularity may have influenced its modern use as a feminine name.
Taylor Earhardt, the Yellow Ranger in the TV seriesPower Rangers: Wild Force, Taylor Hayes from the American soap operaThe Bold and the Beautiful, Taylor McKessie from theHigh School Musicalfilm series and Taylor Townsend from the American television seriesThe O.C. are some fictional characters who bear the name Taylor.
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Famous People With The Name Taylor
- Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter and recipient of 12 Grammy Awards, including three Album of the Year win, an Emmy Award, and 92 Guinness World Records
- Taylor LautnerAmerican actor best known for playing shapeshifter Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga film series
- Taylor HicksAmerican professional musician who won the fifth season of American Idol in May 2006
- Taylor Michael RotundaAmerican professional wrestler best known for performance under the ring name Bo Dallas in WWE
- Taylor BranchAmerican author and historian of the Pulitzer Prize-winning trilogy America in the King Years
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Taylor?
The name Taylor means tailor or to cut.
2. What is the origin of the name Taylor?
Taylor has an English and French origin.
