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At a Glance
- Meaning
- One who works with slate; roofer
- Origin
- English (surname, likely dialectal variant of Slater)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SLAY-der
Slader is a boy's name rooted in English surname tradition, thought to be a dialectal variant of Slater. Like that name, it comes from an occupational surname for one who works with slate — a roofer. It's pronounced SLAY-der (IPA /ˈsleɪdər/).
Meaning & Origin of Slader
Meaning: One who works with slate; roofer.
Origin: English (surname, likely dialectal variant of Slater).
How to Pronounce Slader
SLAY-derIPA /ˈsleɪdər/
Popularity of Slader
Slader does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Slader
These names share Slader’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Slader mean?
One who works with slate; roofer.
How do you pronounce Slader?
Slader is pronounced SLAY-der (IPA: /ˈsleɪdər/).
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