Skylar

Sky-inspired name

Skylar is a given name, used for both males and females but now more common for girls.

It derives from Schuyler, a Dutch surname brought to America by colonial settlers.

The name surged in popularity in the late 20th century, part of a trend toward surnames and invented spellings as first names.

Variant spellings include Skyler and Skylor.

name

Aiden

Irish-origin boy's name

  • HarperString instrument player
  • PeytonAmerican given name
  • AveryOffice label manufacturer

Riley · Quinn · Jordan · Taylor · Morgan · Cameron · Kendall · Parker · Sawyer · Rowan

sky

clouds

Airborne water masses

  • bluePrimary color; also sad
  • heavensCelestial expanse overhead
  • horizonApparent earth-sky meeting

celestial · aerial · atmosphere · sunset · sunrise · starry · vast · expansive · overhead · azure

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Opposites
name traditionality

SkylarWilliam

Male given name

Elizabeth · John · Mary · Margaret · James

name gender marking

SkylarWilliam

Male given name

Elizabeth · John · Mary · Charles · Jennifer

name etymology/origin type

SkylarMatthew

First gospel writer

David · Sarah · Rebecca · Michael · Daniel

Phrases
Family

skyline, skylight

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G