Blessed (medieval form)
Blaise
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Blaise.
Lisping; stuttering
Profile summary
From Latin 'Blasius' meaning 'lisping' or 'stuttering.' Name of Saint Blaise (3rd-4th century), bishop and martyr, patron saint of throat ailments. Famous bearer: Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French mathematician and philosopher. The current meaning shown for this name is Lisping; stuttering. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BLAYZ. It is listed alongside the related form Blaze. Blaise appears in boy naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Blaise is currently cataloged under English (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Lisping; stuttering.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Blaise is grouped as a vintage boy name. Related form for this profile: Blaze. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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