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Blair
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Blair.
Plain; field; battlefield
Profile summary
From Scottish Gaelic 'blár' meaning 'plain,' 'field,' or 'battlefield.' Originally a surname. Popular unisex name in Scotland and America. The current meaning shown for this name is Plain; field; battlefield. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BLAIR. It is listed alongside the related form Blaire. Blair appears in girl naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Blair is currently cataloged under Scottish (gaelic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Plain; field; battlefield.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Scottish (gaelic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Blair is grouped as a modern girl name. Related form for this profile: Blaire. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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