What does Adair mean?

Adair as a girls' name (also used as boys' name Adair) is pronounced a-DARE. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Adair is "wealthy spear". Also a Scottish surname.

STARTS WITH Ada-

ASSOCIATED WITH wealthy, spear (warrior), scottish, surname

Variations

VARIANTS Adaire, Adare, Adayre

How popular is Adair?

Adair is an unusual given name for women but a very prominent surname for all people (#1834 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Adair is pronounced similarly to Adore. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Abir, Ada▼, Adah▼, Adal, Adala, Adali, Adalia, Adalie, Adalin, Adaliz, Adan, Adana, Adara, Addi, Addie▼, Adi, Adia, Adie, Adin, Adira, Adlai, Adria, Adrie, Alaia▲, Alair, Alais, Altair, Amaia▲, Anais▲, Blair▲, Clair and Mair. These names tend to be more frequently used than Adair.