Fair
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Fair is a unisex name of English origin, meaning “English surname derived from Old English 'fæger' meaning 'beautiful, pleasing to the eye'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1924.
What Fair Means
“English surname derived from Old English 'fæger' meaning 'beautiful, pleasing to the eye'.”
The Story of Fair
Imagine a name as straightforward and pleasing as a sunlit meadow, a simple English word that was once given as a name.
Fair originates from the English surname, derived from the Old English word 'fæger,' meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasing to the eye.' It was once used as a given name, carrying connotations of pleasant appearance and agreeable disposition. This name evokes the charm of the English countryside.
You see a child with an honest heart and a kind demeanor, someone whose presence is always welcome. Fair is a name for a son or daughter whose innate goodness makes the world a more pleasant place.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1924
Total Births
46
First Recorded
1907
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