What does Skylar mean, popularity, numerology and more. The name Skylar is of Dutch origin. The meaning of Skylar is sheltering, scholar. It is also of English origin, where its meaning is protection, shelter.iew the Skylar Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Skylar has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Skylar to other names.
Billy Mays dies after banging head on aeroplane. Billy Mays, a US television marketer, has died after banging his head during an aeroplane landing. Tampa police say Mays, known for his promotion of products such as Orange Glo and OxiClean, was pronounced dead Sunday morning after being found by his wife, Deborah Mays, at home.
History in the Headlinesâ¢. Historian Seeks Death Certificate to End Billy the Kid Rumors. In spite of eyewitness testimony and official records, rumors have persisted that the famous gunslinger Billy the Kid was not killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in 1881 but escaped to live a long life.