Blair

Blair Meaning & Origin

About Blair
The name Blair is of Scottish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "blár," which means "plain" or "field." Additionally, Blair can also be associated with the Scottish Gaelic word "blàr," meaning "battlefield." As a given name, Blair is often associated with qualities such as strength, bravery, and a connection to nature. It is a unisex name that has gained popularity in recent years.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Blair are female.

Blair Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10.52% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/blɛr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blair in Braille

Here's how to represent Blair in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Blair in braille

How to Spell the Name Blair in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Blair using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Blair in sign language

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