Tyler
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Origin of the name Tyler:
Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old French tieuleor, tieulier (tiler, tile maker) and the Middle English tyler, tylere (a brick, a tile). The name originated as an occupational name for a tile or brick maker or layer.
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My son is named Tyler and of course i love this name! It's good and strong and modern. There aren't that many other Tyler's his age either so thats a plus too. Only thing is, sometimes people call him Taylor. But that comes with just about any name. It fits him so perfectly because he's such a good little builder! : )
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There's a girl in my school named Tyler. At first I thought it was kind of strange for a girl to be named Tyler but it seems perfectly natural now. She fits the name perfectly. Spunky.
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- #384 in Scotland
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