At a Glance: Name: Fraser – Origin: Scottish (surname, disputed etymology) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: FRAY-zher
Fraser is a Scottish (surname, disputed etymology) boy's name. It appears in our list of Edwardian Baby Boy Names With Classic Gravitas.
Meaning & Origin of Fraser
Origin: Scottish (surname, disputed etymology).
A common claim: popularly said to come from French fraise "strawberry" (reflected in the strawberry flowers on the Fraser clan crest) Actually: Wiktionary notes this surname doesn't correspond to any known French place name, which casts doubt on the "strawberry" story. It may instead derive from a Gaelic name — its true origin remains unresolved.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Fraser
Phonetic: FRAY-zher IPA: /ˈfreɪʒər/
Popularity of Fraser
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.
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