Blake

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Blake is both a name and surname, which has originated from Old English. It's not known where it has been derived from. It has its origin in “blac” referring to someone with black hair or “ blaac” referring to someone with pale hair or skin. It is said to mean the corruption of “Ap Lake” meaning the “Son of Lake”. Blake was one of the tribes in Ireland and was the descendant of Richard Caddell also called Blake. He was involved in the Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169.

According to another explanation, the name Blake first appeared in England Yorkshire linked to the name of a village called Blaker.

Detailed meaning

Origin: Old English
Quick Meaning: Fair Complexioned
Number of letters: 5, Those 5 letters total to 13
Gender: Boy
Scottish: Male Dark; dark-haired. Can also mean the reverse: 'fair; pale.' Blakeman
English: Male Light; dark