Blair

At a Glance: Name: Blair – Meaning: field or plain (topographic surname, from Gaelic blàr) – Origin: Scottish Gaelic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: BLAIR

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Blair comes from Scottish Gaelic, where it started as a topographic surname meaning field or plain, from the word blàr. Pronounced BLAIR, it's a short, clean name for a girl that pairs easily with longer middle names.

Meaning & Origin of Blair

Meaning: Field or plain (topographic surname, from gaelic blàr).

Origin: Scottish Gaelic.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Blair

Phonetic: BLAIR   IPA: /ˈblɛr/

Popularity of Blair

In 2024, 1,412 girls were named Blair, putting it at #218 — its highest rank in the Social Security data going back to 1881.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Blair mean?

Field or plain (topographic surname, from gaelic blàr). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Blair)

How do you pronounce Blair?

Blair is pronounced BLAIR (IPA: /ˈblɛr/).

Is Blair a popular name right now?

Blair is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #218 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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