Meaning: Black or pale
The story
Blake comes from a surname linked with two similar Old English words, one meaning black and the other pale. Its apparently opposite meanings reflect that historical ambiguity.
Famous namesakes
- Blake LivelyActor
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
- Short
- Strong
- Surname-style
Origins
Blake comes from English.
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