Adair
Happy spear or shallow ford near oak trees.
Scottish, Irish, Gaelic
Unisex · A
Adair
“Happy spear or shallow ford near oak trees.”
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Scottish, Irish, Gaelic origin
5 letters
2 syllables
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Adair is a historic unisex name with English and Gaelic roots, derived either from Edgar meaning happy spear or from a place name meaning ford of the oaks. It was traditionally a surname in Scotland and Ireland before achieving modern popularity. It carries a sleek, intellectual resonance, blending natural and noble themes.
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