Blair as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Blair

What is the meaning of the name Blair ?

The baby name Blair is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /blɛər/ (BrE), /blɛr/ (AmE); respelling: "BL-air".

Blair is Scottish in Origin.

Blair derives from the Scottish Gaelic blàr, meaning “plain, field,” often extended to “battlefield” in medieval usage. It began as a toponymic surname for people living near open fields, a common element in Scottish place-names such as Blair Atholl and Blairgowrie, and later migrated into given-name use.

As a given name, Blair has long been unisex: used for boys in Scotland and the early 20th‑century U.S., then trending feminine in late-20th-century North America, aided by pop-culture figures like the character Blair Waldorf. The name retains a crisp, modern sound while carrying understated geographic heritage. Common variants and spellings include Blaire (more frequent for girls) and the rare Blare; diminutives are uncommon. As a surname, it is borne by notable figures such as British statesman Tony Blair, which reinforces its recognition while keeping the meaning tied to landscape and place.