Fraser - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Fraser \f-ra-

is pronounced FRAY-zer. It is of Scottish and Norman French origin, and its meaning is "of the forest men". Also possibly Old English for "curly hair", or an old French place name. Probably not related to the French "fraise", meaning "strawberry". One of the major clans of Scotland. Frasier (FRAY-zher) is notable today due to the popular TV comedy series.

Fraser has 4 variant forms: Fraser, Frasier, Frazer and Frazier.

Fraser is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1372 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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