- Meaning
- Dark or bright, pale
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy or girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Blake
Blake mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about light. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a creative soul, the star of the room, a happy kid.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Blake: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Blake
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Dark or bright, pale".
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What does the name Blake mean?
Blake is a unisex name of English origin meaning "Dark or bright, pale".
Is Blake a boy or girl name?
Blake is used for both boys and girls.
How popular is the name Blake?
Blake is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries.
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