Taylor
Taylor is an occupational surname referring to a tailor — from the Old French "tailleur" (cutter). Taylor entered the US top 1000 in 1880 and was a top-50 name from 1990 to 2010. The driver was the broader trend toward occupational-surname names. Taylor (the singer Taylor Swift, born 1989, one of the best-selling recording artists of all time) is the most famous female bearer. Taylor (the actor Taylor Lautner, born 1992, of "Twilight") is the most famous male bearer. Taylor is a unisex name of English (occupational) origin that means "Tailor, one who cuts cloth". Sleek, modern, and friendly. The name sounds capable. Taylors tend to be confident. US top 100 since 1990s. Well-known people named Taylor include Taylor Swift (singer), Taylor Lautner (actor), Taylor (English occupational name). Common variations and related forms of Taylor include Tay (short form), Tailor (literal spelling), Taylore (variant).