Thayer
French variation of Taylor
"tailor"
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Thayer Origin and Meaning
The name Thayer is a boy's name of French origin meaning "tailor".
Thayer is an affable, less-common alternative to Taylor, with a much more indirect connection to its occupational source. Actor Thayer David (born David Thayer: Thayer was his father's first name) was known for his roles in Rocky and Dark Shadows.
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# 1909 on Nameberry
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- 1909Nameberry2025
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Famous People Named Thayer
- Thayer David (born David Thayer Hersey)American actor
- Thayer Frye HerseyAmerican paper executive; father of actor Thayer David
- Thayer MelvinAmerican judge and politician from West Virginia
The name Thayer in Pop Culture
- Thayer Rybeckcharacter in the Lying Game (book and TV series)
- Rianne Thayercharacter in the Aloha Cove series.