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Baird

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Baird is a boy’s name of Scottish origin, meaning “A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'bard,' meaning 'minstrel' or 'poet'.”. It currently ranks #9058 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1957.

Letters5
Syllables1
OriginScottish

What Baird Means

A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'bard,' meaning 'minstrel' or 'poet'.

The Story of Baird

He carried the fire of invention, the soul of a poet, and a name that echoes from the Scottish Highlands to your doorstep.

Baird is a distinguished surname originating from the Scottish Gaelic word 'bard,' meaning minstrel or poet. This name traveled from the Celtic bards who preserved history and inspired with their songs, across the sea to America. It carries the legacy of storytellers and innovators, a lineage traced through figures like John Logie Baird, who illuminated the world with television.

To say 'Baird' is to feel a connection to creativity and sharp intellect. When you call this name for your son, you might imagine him not just hearing it, but feeling the weight of its artistic heritage. It's a name that suggests a thoughtful, observant spirit, someone who can see the world with a poet's eye and an inventor's precision.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • John Logie Baird

    Scottish inventor of the first working television system.

  • Spencer Baird

    American ornithologist and ichthyologist; Smithsonian Secretary.

Personality Traits

CreativeIntelligentArtisticRefined

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Peak Year

#17 in 1957

Total Births

471

First Recorded

1915

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