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The popular first name Tyler doesn't have a specific Italian equivalent but, by examining the meaning of the name, it is possible to find an Italian word that has a similar meaning. In this context, the Italian translation of Tyler would be the tongue twister Piastrellista.
Origin of the name Tyler
The origin of the name Tyler is traceable to Old English and is one of a set of names known as 'vocational names' because they were usually given to someone according to their job or profession.
Along these lines, the name Tyler refers to someone who is employed working with roof tiles, a tiler- or Tyler.
Italian Tyler
The Italian word for 'tile' is piastra, which can also describe a plate or slab, as well as a hot-plate or griddle. Someone who works with these materials is knows as a piastrellista, which is how we arrive at the translation for Tyler.
Other vocational names and their Italian equivalents
As I mentioned earlier, there is a whole tradition of names that are based on popular or common occupations. Some of the professions referred to may seem archaic and slightly unusual, as in the last name Chiffonnier which refers to someone of 'wig-making' stock.
Other interesting names that you may come across are:
- Sawyer - which translates to 'Segatore' or 'one who saws'.
- Farrier - which is the English for 'Fabbro', and refers to a blacksmith.
- Baxter - was the name given to a baker, or 'Fornaio' in Italian.
Origin of the name Tyler
The origin of the name Tyler is traceable to Old English and is one of a set of names known as 'vocational names' because they were usually given to someone according to their job or profession.
Along these lines, the name Tyler refers to someone who is employed working with roof tiles, a tiler- or Tyler.
Italian Tyler
The Italian word for 'tile' is piastra, which can also describe a plate or slab, as well as a hot-plate or griddle. Someone who works with these materials is knows as a piastrellista, which is how we arrive at the translation for Tyler.
Other vocational names and their Italian equivalents
As I mentioned earlier, there is a whole tradition of names that are based on popular or common occupations. Some of the professions referred to may seem archaic and slightly unusual, as in the last name Chiffonnier which refers to someone of 'wig-making' stock.
Other interesting names that you may come across are:
- Sawyer - which translates to 'Segatore' or 'one who saws'.
- Farrier - which is the English for 'Fabbro', and refers to a blacksmith.
- Baxter - was the name given to a baker, or 'Fornaio' in Italian.
