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Schuyler

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Origin of the name Skylar:

Modern coinage of uncertain derivation. It might be based on sky or perhaps on the name of the Isle of Skye, an island off the coast of Scotland.

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Comments and insights on the name Schuyler: | Edit

It is of Danish origin. The Dutch settlers brought the name to America in the 17th century. The homonym Skyler is most commonly used. Skylar is the preferred spelling for girls.

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Frequently mispronounced as "Shoeler". It's really annoying.

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Sky or Skye

Meanings and history of the name Schuyler: | Edit

Scholar, protection

Famous real-life people named Schuyler: | Edit

Michael J. Fox has a daughter named Schuyler with this exact spelling she is the twin of Aquinnah as well

17th Vice President of the United States, Schuyler Colfax (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schuyler_Colfax)

Schuyler in song, story & screen: | Edit

Schuyler Grant - Canadian Actress known for her role of Diana in the Anne of Green Gables movies.
Schuyler Elizabeth Fisk is an American actress and singer-songwriter.

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