Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. TAY-lər [key·IPA] Meaning & History Derived from Old French tailleur meaning "tailor", ultimately from Latin taliare "to cut". DetailsRelated Names VariantTailorOther Languages & CulturesTailler, Thayer(French) Given Name DescendantsTayla, Tayler, Taylor(English) Categories actors, actresses, American presidential surnames, American presidents, athletes, Doctor Who companions, first ladies of the USA, musicians, occupations, singers, Tiger and Bunny characters, voice actors Entry updated July 27, 2015 ·