Slater - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Slater \s-la-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "hewer of slates". Occupational surname for those who installed slate roofs. Actor Christian Slater.

Similar baby names are Alter and Slade.

Slater is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#924 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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