Blaire

How to say it

blɛər

What it means

A feminine spelling of Blair, a Scottish name from the Gaelic blàr, 'field, plain, or battlefield.'

Blaire is the softer, -e spelling of Blair, a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic blàr, meaning 'field,' 'plain,' or sometimes 'battlefield.' The extra e tips it feminine, though Blair stays unisex. It reads crisp and a little posh, helped along by characters like Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl. One clean syllable.

How to spell Blaire

The standard spelling is Blaire. Common variants include Blair, Blayre, Blare, but Blaire is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Spelling

  A feminine spelling of the unisex Blair.

• Pop culture

  Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl.

Spelling variants

• Blair
• Blayre
• Blare

Names with the same feeling

• Claire Clear, bright
• Sloane Raider, warrior
• Blake Black, or pale
• Quinn Descendant of Conn
• Brynn Hill

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Common questions

What does the name Blaire mean?

A feminine spelling of Blair, a Scottish name from the Gaelic blàr, 'field, plain, or battlefield.'

What does Blaire mean in Scottish?

In Scottish, Blaire means "Field, plain." Blaire is the softer, -e spelling of Blair, a Scottish surname and place name from the Gaelic blàr, meaning 'field,' 'plain,' or sometimes 'battlefield.' The extra e tips it feminine, though Blair stays unisex. It reads crisp and a little posh, helped along by characters like Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl. One clean syllable.

How do you pronounce Blaire?

Blaire is pronounced blɛər. Say it as BLAIRE, with the stress on the "blaire" syllable.

How do you spell Blaire?

The standard spelling is Blaire. Common spelling variants include Blair, Blayre, Blare.

Is Blaire a boy or girl name?

Blaire is traditionally a feminine name.

How popular is the name Blaire?

Blaire ranked #384 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.