Blain - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Blain \b-

is pronounced blayn. It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "yellow". Anglicised form of the Gaelic personal name Bláán, derived from Gaelic "blá". May also possibly mean "slender" in Gaelic. Name of an early Celtic saint (sixth century). Magician David Blaine.

Blain has 4 variant forms: Blaine, Blane, Blaney and Blayne.

Baby names that sound like Blain are Baylen and Paulin.

Blain is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#6241 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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