Scottish · Unisex name
Blair
“field or plain”
About the name Blair
Blair is a unisex Scottish name derived from the Scottish Gaelic word blàr, meaning ‘field’ or ‘plain’. It began as a place name, found in places such as Blair Atholl, and became a surname. It is used as a unisex name in modern contexts, for both boys and girls. A notable bearer is Blair Underwood, an American actor known for the series L.A. Law. The surname is borne by the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
- Meaning
- field or plain
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- BLAIR(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Blaire
If you like Blair
- Briar
- Brayden
- Braylee
- Blythe
Middle names for Blair
- Blair Elizabeth
- Blair James
- Blair Michael
- Blair Anne
- Blair Rose
Questions about Blair
- What does Blair mean?
- Blair is a Scottish name meaning "field or plain".
- How do you pronounce Blair?
- Blair is pronounced BLAIR, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Blair?
- Variants of Blair include Blaire.
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