Taylor

Taylor is an Old English occupational surname from the Old French tailleur, meaning 'one who cuts cloth' — a tailor. As a given name it became fully gender-neutral in American usage, carrying a clean, professional confidence that has made it popular for both people and pets since the 1990s.

Taylor is a pet name that projects competence and friendliness in equal measure. It suits active, versatile dogs who seem to handle every situation with ease — the kind of pet who is equally comfortable at a crowded dog park or curled up at a desk during a work-from-home day. The name has a slightly sporty, modern American quality without any of the excess baggage that more trend-driven names carry. It ages well, which matters for a pet you will be calling by name for the next fifteen years. Taylor is effortlessly cool in the most genuine way.