Meaning & use
Taylor
An English surname and given name, originally an occupational name for someone who made or altered clothes.
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Taylor is one of the most common surnames in English-speaking countries today.
Her parents chose Taylor as a first name because they liked how it sounded.
A note on using this word
Taylor derives from the Old French tailleur, meaning tailor, and became a hereditary surname before also becoming a popular given name.
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