Thayer
THAY-er
Popularity
#4538
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
1,422
Peak Year
#52 in 2014
First Recorded
1912
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
English surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a medieval occupational name for a thatcher or a place name.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
S. Thayer Brewer
American author and public speaker
Personality Traits
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