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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.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginFrench

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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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

CreativeIndependentOrganizedPractical

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#78 in 1997

Total Births

1,131

First Recorded

1988

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