Blake
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Blake
The name 'Blake' is derived from the Middle English word 'blac,' meaning 'dark' or 'dark-haired,' and is related to the Old English word 'blæc,' which also means 'dark' or 'black.' The name 'Blake' has been used in various cultures, including English and Irish, and has historical connections to the 17th-century English poet William Blake, who was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement.
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Etymology
The name 'Blake' is derived from the Middle English word 'blac,' meaning 'dark' or 'dark-haired,' and is related to the Old English word 'blæc,' which also means 'dark' or 'black.' The name 'Blake' has been used in various cultures, including English and Irish, and has historical connections to the 17th-century English poet William Blake, who was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement.
Blake currently ranks #316 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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