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Tyler
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A given name, originally an English surname meaning "one who lays tiles," now common for boys and, more recently, girls.
"Tyler started his first day at the new school on Monday."
How to Use Tyler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular modern first name, originally an occupational surname for someone who worked with tiles.
Word Forms
Tylers plural
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Etymology
From the Middle English occupational surname for a tiler, someone who laid roof or floor tiles.