Thoughts on Taylor?

[BluebirdOnARobin]

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

Hate it.

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.