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Thoughts on Taylor?

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BluebirdOnARobin · 04/10/2020 19:08

Could be hormones, but this is my favourite boy name right now, no idea why. We have already decided on a middle name of Samuel or Joseph, with surname Lloyd. What do people think of it? Cheers

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itsjakeandamy · 05/10/2020 13:06

I don't like it.

But I would be very careful with Taylor with Lloyd as the surname. Lloyd is more common as a surname but could be a first name - so he is very likely to get called Lloyd Taylor a lot.
I know so many children whose names get inverted accidentally - for example with the surname Thomas and they then call their child Harrison. Everyone will assume it's Thomas Harrison.
I would go for a very typical first name rather than anything even remotely "surnamey" with Lloyd.

Strugglingtodomybest · 05/10/2020 13:03

Hate it.

Movinghouseatlast · 05/10/2020 13:02

I think it is horrible I'm afraid. It is a surname to me.

Magicbabywaves · 05/10/2020 13:00

Taught a few Taylors. That's all I'm saying.

BabyItsAWildWorld · 05/10/2020 12:55

It's not the style of name I personally like.

It's surname used as first name, feels American, and a bit dated.
Also more likely for a girl?

But if you love it, it's perfectly acceptable for a little boy.

The trouble with baby names onMN is that you are seeking the opinion of people whose taste you probably do not share.

OverTheRainbow88 · 05/10/2020 12:48

I’ve never taught a ‘well behaved’ Taylor in 10 years!

user1493494961 · 05/10/2020 12:36

It's a no from me too, Joseph and Samuel are much nicer (and I agree with pp, it doesn't flow with your surname).

GinWithASplashOfTonic · 04/10/2020 22:57

Firstly it's a surname, but I too think it's more of a girls name

Firebird83 · 04/10/2020 22:45

It’s quite dated now, very early 2000s. I’m not keen.

Tillygetsit · 04/10/2020 22:43

I really dont like the sound of both names together. Very L heavy.

FrillyLampshade · 04/10/2020 22:21

I work in school admin and surnames used as first names....Taylor, Mason, Riley..... cause no end of confusion.

lljkk · 04/10/2020 22:20

I know lots, both sexes, & think it's fine.

daisypond · 04/10/2020 22:15

No. It’s not good for either a boy or a girl.

passthemustard · 04/10/2020 22:12

Well I like it!

And I think it's fine with your surname too!

EarlGreyJenny · 04/10/2020 22:06

Not keen on the name and it doesn't flow well. Joseph much better.

theresaplaceforus · 04/10/2020 22:05

I prefer it as a girls name to be honest.

AfterSchoolWorry · 04/10/2020 21:59

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Kanaloa · 04/10/2020 21:57

I didn’t think of it sounding like Joseph Floyd. I just find Taylor Lloyd ends up sounding a bit L heavy in the middle.

cactusdog · 04/10/2020 21:49

I really like it, a nice boys name although I find it hard to imagine a man called Taylor for some reason.

TokenGinger · 04/10/2020 21:44

@Kanaloa

I really like Taylor as a name but I think Joseph Lloyd flows better than Taylor Lloyd. It is a nice name though and it doesn’t sound awful together.
I disagree on Joseph Lloyd flowing nicely. As I said it whilst reading, it sounded like Joseph Floyd and I think he'd be forever correcting people on the phone.
emptyshelvesagain · 04/10/2020 21:40

I think it's had its day tbh, it doesn't fit with the times

Kanaloa · 04/10/2020 21:38

I really like Taylor as a name but I think Joseph Lloyd flows better than Taylor Lloyd. It is a nice name though and it doesn’t sound awful together.

MothershipG · 04/10/2020 21:32

Lovely name but unfortunately doesn't flow well with your surname, it feels like it sticks to the roof of my mouth. Sorry

KnightError · 04/10/2020 21:28

It's a resounding no from me.

formerbabe · 04/10/2020 21:28

I see it more of a girl's name...very American. I really like it for both sexes though