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Skyler

Pronunciation: SKIY-ler (key)
Names related to Skyler: Schuyler, Sky, Skylar
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Origin of the name Skyler:

Modern coinage of uncertain derivation. It may be based on the vocabulary word sky or perhaps on the name of the Isle of Skye, an island off the coast of Scotland. Short: Sky.

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Commonly presumed to be a female name.

Personal experiences with the name Skyler: | Edit

I had a good friend named Skyler when I was younger, he had a unique name which made it easier to remember.

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Like the "Sci-Fi" channel, my cousin calls my son "Sky-Fi"

Meanings and history of the name Skyler: | Edit

It is of Danish origin, and its meaning is "fugitive; giving shelter".

Could also have German origins, coming from the German last name Kyler meaning "Little Warrior".

Phonetic spelling of Schuyler, brought to New York by 17th-century settlers.

Skyler has 9 variant forms: Schuyler, Schyler, Skielar, Skielor, Skyelar, Skylar, Skylen, Skyller and Skylor.

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My wonderful son's middle name is Skyler. I think he'll be famous one day!

Skyler in song, story & screen: | Edit

The Island of Skye is mentioned in a novel about Scotland in mid-eviltimes. The dominent male character is from the island. Cannot recall the name of the book.

There is a little town in Nelson County, Viriginia named Schuyler. The town is mentioned on the telelvision series "The Waltons" from the seventies. Earl Hamner, the creator is from near that town.

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