Blair
Scottish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Blair
The given name 'Blair' is derived from the Gaelic word 'blaith', meaning 'plain' or 'field', and is of Scottish origin.
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Etymology
The given name 'Blair' is derived from the Gaelic word 'blaith', meaning 'plain' or 'field', and is of Scottish origin. The name 'Blair' is commonly found in Scottish and Irish cultures, and is also associated with the Scottish clan MacBlair, with notable historical context including the 13th-century Scottish nobleman William de Blaer.
Blair currently ranks #169 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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