Blake
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Meaning of Name:
Blake is a name that means "Black." The origin of this name is EnglishMore about the babyname Blake
Origin: Old English and also Scottish
Meaning: Could mean fair-haired and fair complected, or it could mean the opposite, which would be dark haired and complected.
Blake is most often chosen as a boy’s name, but can also be used as a girl’s name. It is a very common surname in England and Scotland.
Variations of the name Blake:
Blakeman - Blakely - Blakeley - Blakemore - Blakeney - Blakey
Just a few of the most famous Blake’s:
Blake Giddens, National Spelling Bee Champion – 1983
Blake Lewis, American Idol Season 6 runner-up
Blake Shelton, musician
Blake Christina Lively, actress
There have also been a great many recognized athletes in professional football, hockey, and basketball who have shared the name Blake.
Personality characteristics
If you name your baby Blake, he or she could very well grow up to be full of energy, strong-willed, animated and also courageous and enterprising. Your Blake may someday be disposed to do some pretty outrageous things. However, his or her high energy might sometimes get them into trouble. In addition, he or she might tend to have a pretty bad temper at times.
Or, he or she could also turn out to be calm, relaxed, and very likely to not only go with the flow but to lead it. He or she might be very optimistic and tolerant, well secure and exceedingly content. People with the first name of Blake are likely to be sensible, rational, and to take an analytical approach to life and possess a great deal of patience.
People named Blake are often confident, commanding, and assertive; they tend to strive for perfection because they have a strong competitive nature and desire to be the best at everything they attempt to accomplish. This personality trait does not push others away though, because it is countered with a gracious, charismatic, and warmhearted nature that brings friends and family together.