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Skyler

Dutch origin. A variant of the surname Schuyler, it means "scholar" and was introduced to the United States in the 17th century by Dutch settlers. While Skylar is commonly used for girls, the alternative spelling Skyler is more popular for boys. Television fans may recognize Skylar as the namesake of Walter White's wife in the Breaking Bad series. If education and learning are important to you, a name like Skylar is a striking way to pass on your values.
Dutch Unisex
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Meaning

Scholar

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Pronunciation

SKY-ler

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Inquisitive
  • Independent
  • Adventurous

Compatibility

Skyler pairs well with a variety of sibling names due to its unisex nature. As a middle name, it complements both traditional and modern first names. This name is versatile and works in a range of cultural and stylistic pairings.

Intelligent Inquisitive Independent Adventurous

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Skyler Gisondo

Skyler Gisondo

Actor

Born: July 22, 1996 · Palm Beach County, Florida, USA

Portrait of Skyler Samuels

Skyler Samuels

Actress

Born: April 14, 1994 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Skyler White

Skyler White

Fictional Character

Born: January 1, 1970 · Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Portrait of Skyler Page

Skyler Page

Animator

Born: October 13, 1989 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Skyler Shaye

Skyler Shaye

Actress

Born: October 14, 1986 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Skyler Bowden

Skyler Bowden

Musician

Born: September 21, 1992 · Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Skyler Original form
  • Скайлер Russian
  • 斯凯勒 Mandarin Chinese
  • स्कायलर Hindi
  • სკაილერ Georgian
  • Arabic
  • Hebrew
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • سكايلر (Skyler) Arabic
  • סקיילר (Skyler) Hebrew
  • スカイラー (Sukairā) Japanese
  • 스카일러 (Seukailleo) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Skyler

What does Skyler mean?
Scholar
What is the origin of Skyler?
Skyler has Dutch origins.
Is Skyler popular?
Skyler has been viewed 131 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Skyler?
Similar names include Lana, Mina, Travis, Uma, Ryan.
How do you pronounce Skyler?
Skyler is pronounced SKY-ler.

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