ThinkabaraSkyler: meaning and origin
Skyler
“Scholar; also linked to “sky””
- Gender
- 🧒 Unisex
- Origin
- 🛶 Scandinavian
- Letters · syllables
- 6 · 2
- Starts with
- S
About the name Skyler
Skyler is a girl or a boy’s name from the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning is “scholar; also linked to “sky””. Names from Old Norse and the Scandinavian languages — like Erik, Freya, Astrid and Leif.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean star, moon or sky, names that mean wisdom.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scandinavian names
- Anders 👦Manly, strong; a form of Andrew · Scandinavian
- Astrid 👧Divinely beautiful · Scandinavian
- Axel 👦Father of peace; a Scandinavian form of Absalom · Scandinavian
- Bjorn 👦Bear · Scandinavian
- Dahlia 👧The dahlia flower, named for the botanist Anders Dahl · Scandinavian
- Erik 👦Eternal ruler · Scandinavian
- Freya 👧Lady; the Norse goddess of love · Scandinavian
- Ingrid 👧Beautiful, beloved · Scandinavian
- Leif 👦Heir, descendant; Leif Erikson the explorer · Scandinavian
- Linnea 👧The twinflower, Sweden’s national flower · Scandinavian
- Saga 👧Seeing one; a Norse goddess · Scandinavian
- Soren 👦Stern, severe; a form of Severin · Scandinavian
Sibling name ideas (Scandinavian, girls and boys)
- Anders 👦Manly, strong; a form of Andrew · Scandinavian
- Astrid 👧Divinely beautiful · Scandinavian
- Axel 👦Father of peace; a Scandinavian form of Absalom · Scandinavian
- Bjorn 👦Bear · Scandinavian
- Dahlia 👧The dahlia flower, named for the botanist Anders Dahl · Scandinavian
- Erik 👦Eternal ruler · Scandinavian
- Freya 👧Lady; the Norse goddess of love · Scandinavian
- Ingrid 👧Beautiful, beloved · Scandinavian
More unisex names starting with S
- Sage 🧒Wise; also the herb · Latin
- Sasha 🧒Defender; a Russian short form of Alexander · Slavic
- Sawyer 🧒Woodcutter · English
- Shiloh 🧒Peaceful; a town in the Bible · Hebrew
- Sora 🧒Sky · Japanese
Questions and answers
What does the name Skyler mean?
Skyler is a name of Scandinavian origin. It means: scholar; also linked to “sky”.
Is Skyler a boy or girl name?
Skyler is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Skyler have?
Skyler has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.