Tailor
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Tailor is a unisex name of French origin, meaning “An occupational surname, derived from the Old French *tailleur*, meaning 'cutter of cloth'.”. It currently ranks #15018 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1997.
What Tailor Means
“An occupational surname, derived from the Old French *tailleur*, meaning 'cutter of cloth'.”
The Story of Tailor
This name, once the mark of a skilled artisan, now signals a creative, independent spirit, a path of precision and style waiting for your child.
Tailor is a distinguished occupational surname that originated from the Old French word 'tailleur,' meaning 'cutter of cloth.' It evolved from a practical trade into a surname recognized across England and later adopted as a given name, particularly in the late 20th century, valuing its association with craft and precision.
You see in your child a mind that's both organized and imaginative, a maker who will shape their own world, and 'Tailor' fits that vision. When you call this name, you feel a sense of purpose and creative control, like laying out a pattern for a life well-lived. Writing 'Tailor' on a birth announcement is like signing your name to a masterpiece.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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Peak Year
#78 in 1997
Total Births
1,131
First Recorded
1988
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