Taylor Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name has a nautical feel, often associated with sailors and maritime activities.

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A Deep Dive

Taylor Overview

Meaning

Tailor

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old French word “tailleur,” meaning “tailor,” which refers to a person who cuts cloth.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈteɪlər/

Popularity

Taylor is embraced in English-speaking countries, including the USA, Canada, and Australia. In 2023, Taylor ranked #192 for girls and #606 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Modern, Classic, Cool, Occupational

Associated Traits

Versatile, creative, sociable

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often chosen for its professional and artistic connotations, symbolizing creativity and craftsmanship.
A Deep Dive

Taylor Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Tayla, Taylah, Tyler, Tayler, Tailor, Tahlia, Taya

Common Nicknames

Taylie, Tails, Tally

Diminutives

Tay, T, Taye, Taz, Lori

Famous People

  • Taylor Swift
    (American Singer)
  • Taylor Lautner
    (American Actor)
  • Taylor Schilling
    (American Actress)
  • Taylor Kitsch
    (Canadian Actor)
  • Taylor Hawkins
    (American Musician)
  • Taylor Momsen
    (American Singer and Actress)
  • Taylor Hackford
    (American Director)
  • Taylor Dayne
    (American Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Taylor McKessie
    ("High School Musical," Film Series)
  • Taylor Hayes
    ("The Bold and the Beautiful," TV Series)
  • "Taylor's Universe"
    (Album by Robin Taylor)
  • Taylor Doose
    ("Gilmore Girls," TV Series)
  • Taylor
    ("Bones," TV Series)
  • Taylor Townsend
    ("The O.C.," TV Series)
  • Taylor Lautner
    ("Twilight," Film Series)
  • "Taylor's Story"
    (Novel)
  • Taylor Markham
    ("Jellicoe Road," Novel)

Places

  • Taylor City
    (Texas, USA)
  • Taylor Park Reservoir
    (Colorado, USA)
  • Taylor Valley
    (Antarctica)
  • Taylor Street
    (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
  • Taylor River
    (Washington, USA)
  • Taylor Mountain
    (California, USA)
  • Taylor Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Taylor?

Taylor means “tailor” or “one who makes or repairs clothing.” People named Taylor are often seen as creative and detail-oriented, breathing the precision and artistry of tailoring.

What Is the Origin of The Name Taylor?

The name Taylor has its origins in England, derived from the Old French word “tailleur,” which means “tailor.” It was initially an occupational surname given to those who worked as tailors, highlighting the role of this craft in medieval society.

Taylor Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Taylor in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1922021#2172022#2612023
Top 3 Rankings#61994#61995#61996

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Taylor

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023261
(-44 from 2022)
1185
(-184 from 2022)
0.06775
2022217
(-25 from 2021)
1369
(-175 from 2021)
0.07635
2021192
(-30 from 2020)
1544
(-198 from 2020)
0.08618
2020162
(-27 from 2019)
1742
(-305 from 2019)
0.09855
2019135
(-14 from 2018)
2047
(-450 from 2018)
0.11156
2018121
(-8 from 2017)
2497
(-207 from 2017)
0.13427
2017113
(-24 from 2016)
2704
(-576 from 2016)
0.14313
201689
(-12 from 2015)
3280
(-474 from 2015)
0.16943
201577
No change from 2014
3754
(-62 from 2014)
0.19243
201477
(-18 from 2013)
3816
(-329 from 2013)
0.19506
201359
(-13 from 2012)
4145
(-724 from 2012)
0.21503
201246
(-2 from 2011)
4869
(-324 from 2011)
0.25105
201144
(-8 from 2010)
5193
(-707 from 2010)
0.26800
201036
(-14 from 2009)
5900
(-1689 from 2009)
0.30092
200922
No change from 2008
7589
(-755 from 2008)
0.37475
200822
(+2 from 2007)
8344
(+379 from 2007)
0.40060
200724
(-1 from 2006)
7965
(-599 from 2006)
0.37633
200623
(+1 from 2005)
8564
(-112 from 2005)
0.40966
200524
(-2 from 2004)
8676
(-626 from 2004)
0.42748
200422
(-3 from 2003)
9302
(-1012 from 2003)
0.46100
200319
(-1 from 2002)
10314
(-1154 from 2002)
0.51404
200218
(-6 from 2001)
11468
(-2224 from 2001)
0.58065
200112
(-2 from 2000)
13692
(-1387 from 2000)
0.69119
200010
(-2 from 1999)
15079
(-1826 from 1999)
0.75556
19998
(-1 from 1998)
16905
(-1670 from 1998)
0.86835
19987
No change from 1997
18575
(-927 from 1997)
0.95821
19977
(-1 from 1996)
19502
(+349 from 1996)
1.02145
19966
No change from 1995
19153
(-1272 from 1995)
0.99899
19956
No change from 1994
20425
(-309 from 1994)
1.06294
19946
(+1 from 1993)
20734
(-536 from 1993)
1.06362
19937
(+10 from 1992)
21270
(+6318 from 1992)
1.07886
199217
(+15 from 1991)
14952
(+4699 from 1991)
0.74586
199132
(+14 from 1990)
10253
(+2992 from 1990)
0.50422
199046
(+29 from 1989)
7261
(+3192 from 1989)
0.35344
198975
(+27 from 1988)
4069
(+1269 from 1988)
0.20425
1988102
(+62 from 1987)
2800
(+1095 from 1987)
0.14560
1987164
(+54 from 1986)
1705
(+490 from 1986)
0.09097
1986218
(+27 from 1985)
1215
(+163 from 1985)
0.06584
1985245
(+32 from 1984)
1052
(+183 from 1984)
0.05698
1984277
(+59 from 1983)
869
(+183 from 1983)
0.04819
1983336
(+44 from 1982)
686
(+82 from 1982)
0.03833
1982380
(+131 from 1981)
604
(+216 from 1981)
0.03329
1981511
(+202 from 1980)
388
(+153 from 1980)
0.02169
1980713
(+253 from 1979)
235
(+86 from 1979)
0.01320
1979966
(+106 from 1978)
149
(+26 from 1978)
0.00865
19781072
(-3 from 1977)
123
(+1 from 1977)
0.00748
19771069
(+444 from 1976)
122
(+54 from 1976)
0.00742
19761513
(+719 from 1975)
68
(+31 from 1975)
0.00433
19752232
(-133 from 1974)
37
(-2 from 1974)
0.00237
19742099
(+529 from 1973)
39
(+12 from 1973)
0.00249
19732628
(+550 from 1972)
27
(+7 from 1972)
0.00174
19723178
(-116 from 1971)
20
(-2 from 1971)
0.00124
19713062
(+249 from 1970)
22
(+3 from 1970)
0.00126
19703311
(-114 from 1969)
19
(+1 from 1969)
0.00104
19693197
(+1582 from 1968)
18
(+9 from 1968)
0.00102
19684779
(-1124 from 1967)
9
(-4 from 1967)
0.00053
19673655
(+303 from 1966)
13
(+2 from 1966)
0.00076
19663958
(-443 from 1964)
11
(-3 from 1964)
0.00063
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19643515
(+3078 from 1963)
14
(+9 from 1963)
0.00072
19636593
(-736 from 1962)
5
(-1 from 1962)
0.00025
19625857
(-547 from 1961)
6
(-1 from 1961)
0.00030
19615310
(-1390 from 1960)
7
(-4 from 1960)
0.00034
19603920
(+1487 from 1958)
11
(+5 from 1958)
0.00053
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19585407
(-872 from 1957)
6
(-2 from 1957)
0.00029
19574535
(+790 from 1956)
8
(+2 from 1956)
0.00038
19565325
(+427 from 1954)
6
(+1 from 1954)
0.00029
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19545752
(-1367 from 1951)
5
(-2 from 1951)
0.00025
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19514385
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00038
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
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0
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0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19370
No SSA data
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0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18920
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18890
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0
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0.0000
18880
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0
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0.0000
18870
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0
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0.0000
18860
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0.0000
18850
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0.0000
18840
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0
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0.0000
18830
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0.0000
18820
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0.0000
18810
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0
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0.0000
18800
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0
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Taylor

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2052021#2322022#2892023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2562021#2992022#3702023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1972021#2812022#3382023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1862021#2532022#2562023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2202021#2582022#2932023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1832021#1902022#3322023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1812021#1972022#1862023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#922021#1882022#1872023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2612021#2282022#2682023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2072021#1822022#2462023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1562021#2332022#2422023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1892021#2272022#3082023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2232021#2072022#3852023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1732021#2322022#2172023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1472021#1372022#2032023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1882021#2712022#2692023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2082021#2282022#2892023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2142021#2862022#3002023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2522021#2792022#3012023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1962021#2982022#1812023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1252021#1762022#1292023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4332021#2372022#2922023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1162021#1272022#2102023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2872021#4182022#2642023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2902021#2502022#4232023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3252021#1942022#1842023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3892021#3652022#3422023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4902021#2372022#2542023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2872021#1912022#3102023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1382021#2632022#3292023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1312021#1262022#1412023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#862021#872022#1072023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2042021#2892022#2942023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2842021#2692022#2572023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4112021#3512022#2752023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2352021#4972022#5692023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3762021#2032022#2962023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2002019#1452020#1902021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2512019#1712020#1662021

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2252021#1212022#2582023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1822020#1312021#2232022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2092021#1872022#2742023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1162019#1442020#2182021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1742018#1352019#1382023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2522020#2052021#2342023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2112020#2332022#1112023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#802016#1882019#2372022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2222016#1002018#2162019

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2202016#1622017#1502019

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#672015#922016#1112017

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1242014#1282015#762018

Popularity Rankings for Taylor in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#431999#352001#442010

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#772005#652009#852010

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1702021#2272022#2672023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2602021#1772022#3252023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3902021#2322022#3392023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3132018#2662021#2432022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3042021#4702022#3232023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5262019#5712020#6342021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7642017#8762018#8602019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Taylor a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Taylor suits both boys and girls equally, showcasing its adaptability and contemporary charm.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Taylor

Taylor in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Taylor Swift (Singer, born 1989): An American singer-songwriter and actress known for her narrative songwriting and numerous awards across different genres of music.
  • Taylor Lautner (Actor, born 1992): An American actor recognized for his role as Jacob Black in the "Twilight" film series.
  • Taylor Schilling (Actress, born 1984): An American actress famous for her role as Piper Chapman in the TV series "Orange Is the New Black."
  • Taylor Kitsch (Actor, born 1981): A Canadian actor known for his roles in "Friday Night Lights" and "John Carter."
  • Taylor Hawkins (Musician, 1972–2022): An American drummer best known as a member of the rock band Foo Fighters.
  • Taylor Momsen (Singer, born 1993): An American singer and actress, lead vocalist of the rock band The Pretty Reckless and former "Gossip Girl" star.
  • Taylor Hackford (Director, born 1944): An American film director and former president of the Directors Guild of America.
  • Taylor Dayne (Singer, born 1962): An American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her hit singles in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
  • Taylor McKessie ("High School Musical," 2006 Film Series): A smart and talented student who is friends with the main characters at East High.
  • Taylor Hayes ("The Bold and the Beautiful," 1987 TV Series): A psychiatrist who has been involved in many dramatic storylines over the years.
  • "Taylor's Universe" (Album): A collection of experimental jazz compositions by Danish musician Robin Taylor.
  • Taylor Doose ("Gilmore Girls," 2000 TV Series): The quirky and often exasperating town selectman of Stars Hollow.
  • Taylor ("Bones," 2005 TV Series): A forensic anthropologist who assists in solving crimes with the FBI.
  • Taylor Townsend ("The O.C.," 2003 TV Series): A driven and sometimes overbearing high school student who becomes a love interest of one of the main characters.
  • Taylor Lautner ("Twilight," 2008 Film Series): Plays Jacob Black, a werewolf involved in a love triangle with Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
  • "Taylor's Story" (2015 Novel): A heartwarming tale about a young girl's journey through life's challenges and triumphs.
  • Taylor Markham ("Jellicoe Road," 2006 Novel): The protagonist who uncovers secrets about her past while navigating life at a boarding school.
  • Taylor City (Texas, USA): A city in Williamson County, part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
  • Taylor Park Reservoir (Colorado, USA): A large reservoir located in Gunnison County, popular for fishing and boating.
  • Taylor Valley (Victoria Land, Antarctica): A major valley in the McMurdo Dry Valleys region of Antarctica.
  • Taylor Street (Chicago, Illinois, USA): A well-known street in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood, featuring a variety of restaurants and shops.
  • Taylor River (Washington, USA): A river located in King County, flowing through the Cascade Range.
  • Taylor Mountain (California, USA): A mountain located in Sonoma County, part of the Taylor Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve.
  • Taylor Lake (Ontario, Canada): A lake situated in the township of North Frontenac, offering recreational activities.

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