Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈskaɪ.ləɹ/(American English) /ˈskaɪ.lə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a Dutch surname meaning "scholar". Dutch settlers brought the surname to America, where it was subsequently adopted as a given name in honour of the American general and senator Philip Schuyler (1733-1804) [1].

Related Names

RootSchuyler (surname)
VariantsSkyla, Skylar, Skyler

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   strange   complex   serious  

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Sources & References

  1. Evans, Cleveland Kent. The Great Big Book of Baby Names. Publications International, 2006, page 281.
Entry updated December 1, 2024