Find out how popular the first name Taley has been for the last 5 years (from 1996 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Taley by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Taley is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Taley.

The history of the first name Taley

The name Taley is believed to have originated from the Old English language, derived from the word "tæl," which means "tale" or "story." It's thought to have been popular among the Anglo-Saxons, who inhabited parts of what is now England, during the early medieval period around the 5th to 11th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Taley was a monk named Taley of Hexham, who lived in the late 7th century. He was known for his work in preserving and transcribing ancient manuscripts at the monastery in Hexham, Northumbria. Another early reference to the name can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record compiled in the late 9th century, which mentions a nobleman named Taley the Wise.

In the 12th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Taley of Salisbury was known for his works on logic and metaphysics. He taught at the University of Paris and was highly regarded by his contemporaries. During the same period, a Welsh poet named Taley ap Gwilym gained recognition for his lyrical works celebrating nature and love.

Moving into the Renaissance era, Taley Redwyne was a English playwright and actor who lived from around 1540 to 1610. He was known for his collaborations with William Shakespeare and is believed to have contributed to several of Shakespeare's plays. Another notable figure was Taley Weston, a English mathematician and astronomer born in 1576, who made significant contributions to the development of logarithms and the calculation of planetary motions.

In the 19th century, Taley Calhoun was an American politician and statesman who served as the 7th Vice President of the United States from 1825 to 1832. He was a prominent advocate for states' rights and played a significant role in the nullification crisis during his time in office. Additionally, Taley Dickens, an English novelist born in 1812, is renowned for his literary works such as "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Great Expectations," which explored themes of social injustice and the human condition.

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