Blair

Blair is both a surname of Scottish origin and a given name. The surname originates from Blair, a Scottish place name likely derived from the Gaelic blàr, meaning field, plain, or battlefield. It is a toponymic surname historically associated with landholding in parts of Scotland, and it has spread to other English-speaking countries over time.

As a given name, Blair has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with girls in recent decades, particularly in the United States and Canada. The name has been adopted in various English-speaking cultures as a first name in addition to its traditional surname usage.

Notable people with the surname Blair include Tony Blair (born 1953), a British politician who served as prime minister from 1997 to 2007. The surname is borne by individuals in politics, media, sports, and other fields.

Notable people with Blair as a given name include Blair Underwood (born 1964), an American actor, and Blair Brown (born 1946), an American actress. In popular culture, Blair Waldorf is a fictional character central to the television series Gossip Girl.

Geographically, Blair is the name of several places in North America, including Blair, Nebraska, and Blair County, Pennsylvania. There are also smaller communities and townships bearing the name, reflecting its continued use in place-naming and as a personal name.