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Blair?

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chiccoc · 28/09/2018 15:04

Opinions on the name Blair for a girl? I've heard the comment that it sounds like a retching noise 'bleurgh' which kind of put me off!!!

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Rebellia · 28/09/2018 17:33

The name itself may originate in Scotland, but as a girl's name it's American.

A bit like Mackenzie/Mckenna - they both originated as surnames in Scotland, but it was America that started using them as girls' names.

Eleanor90 · 28/09/2018 17:27

Sorry, to me it’s bleurgh plus Tony. Not good associations.

How about Greer/Grier?

OliviaStabler · 28/09/2018 16:36

Not in the UK. People will think Tony.

CherryValance · 28/09/2018 16:34

Witch project

elizabetter · 28/09/2018 16:30

I think of Gossip Girl so I want to like it but it just sounds like bleugh to me

BigusBumus · 28/09/2018 15:43

Oh! Sorry! Of course its Scottish. Blush

CherryBlossom23 · 28/09/2018 15:28

It's not American, it's a Scottish surname that has morphed into a first name, just like Campbell and Fraser. I like it OP. Didn't even think of Tony Blair but I didnt grow up in the UK, for context.

owabno · 28/09/2018 15:27

Plus its an American boys name isn't it?

Scottish. It Is Scottish.

owabno · 28/09/2018 15:26

3 Blair's in DD's class. She is 8. They are all boys.

I quite like it for a girl, but you need to be prepared for everyone assuming boy.

Goingonandonandon · 28/09/2018 15:20

Blaise is nicer but it's a boy's name I think.
TBH I think Blair is horrid.

BigusBumus · 28/09/2018 15:19

I don't think its very nice. A bit too try hard. Plus its an American boys name isn't it?

MarthaArthur · 28/09/2018 15:16

I know a little boy called Blair. Is a nice enough name.

TheColonelAdoresPuffins · 28/09/2018 15:14

It also makes me think of a blaring noise

ConsiderHerWaysAndOthers · 28/09/2018 15:14

I know one who spells it Blaire. She’s around 30 so pre-dates gossip girl and yes is American. I don’t think I’d use it in the U.K. because of Tony...

ChanklyBore · 28/09/2018 15:14

How about Blaise?

TuathaDeDanann · 28/09/2018 15:13

I like it but I'd put an e on the end of it I think. Less Tony and more obviously a girl's name.

boux · 28/09/2018 15:13

Gossip girl!

Rebellia · 28/09/2018 15:12

It's very American - one of their surnames turned into girls' names.

I don't think these work well in the UK - and Blair especially doesn't because we had a prime Minister by that name only just over a decade ago.

My first thought on hearing the name is Tony Blair, and it's not exactly a neutral/positive connotation.

Catsandbootsandbootsandcats · 28/09/2018 15:12

Tony Blair.

Plus I always thought it was a boys name, not one I particularly like.

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