Beaver stream; beaver clearing
Name Profile
Blake
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Blake.
Primary meaning
Black; dark; pale
Pronunciation: BLAYK
Profile summary
From Old English 'blæc' meaning 'black' or 'blac' meaning 'pale.' Originally a surname. Popular unisex name since the 1980s. Famous bearers: Blake Lively (b. 1987), Blake Shelton (b. 1976). The current meaning shown for this name is Black; dark; pale. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BLAYK. It is listed alongside the related form Blayke. Blake 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
Blake is currently cataloged under English (old english) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Black; dark; pale.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (old english) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Blake is grouped as a modern girl name. Related form for this profile: Blayke. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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