Origin: Old German
Meaning: “of the nation’s army”
also French: from “théièr” relating to tea-making
Best Nicknames:
Tay, Thay
Variations and Sound Alikes:
Thaier, Theier Theyer, Thyer
Thayer TV and Movie Quotes:
“Well, there’s no doubt in my mind that Thayer worked
his science to get the answers the defense needed.”
Crime Scene Investigation: Secrets & Files (2005)
Famous people named Thayer or its variations
1. Thayer Verschoor (b. 1961), American politician
2. Thayer Scudder (b. 1930), American anthropologist
3. Thayer David (1927-1978), American actor
born David Thayer Hersey
Thayer Middle Names
Thayer Cole
Thayer Jefferson
Thayer Wallace