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Blease

Quick answerThe given name 'Blease' is derived from the Old English word 'blæs', meaning 'to blow' or 'to breathe', and is likely related to the Old Norse word 'blás', also meaning 'to blow'.

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,916
TrendVintage
Peak year1913
Syllables1
Origin—
LanguageOld English
CultureEnglish
Letters6
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#2,916

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Blease

The given name 'Blease' is derived from the Old English word 'blæs', meaning 'to blow' or 'to breathe', and is likely related to the Old Norse word 'blás', also meaning 'to blow'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Blease' is derived from the Old English word 'blæs', meaning 'to blow' or 'to breathe', and is likely related to the Old Norse word 'blás', also meaning 'to blow'. The name 'Blease' is primarily found in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the UK and the US, and has no notable historical context beyond its common usage as a surname and occasional given name.

Blease currently ranks #2,916 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1913.

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