Blaise

What does the baby name Blaise mean? Learn about what Blaise means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Blaise - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Blaise: B-L-A-I-S-E, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Blaise: BLEZ; blehz
Meaning of Blaise: Stammerer, a cleric, limping, stammering, stuttering, audacious, daringly original.
Origin of Blaise: The name 'Blaise' has its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin name 'Blasius', which in turn comes from the Greek name 'Blasios'. The name 'Blaise' has been used as a given name for boys since medieval times.; American Names; Arthurian Names; French Names; Latin Names; Nature Names; Saints Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Blaise: Balas; Biaggio; Blaize; Blase; Blasia; Blasien; Blasius; Blayse; Blaze
Popularity of Blaise: The popularity of the name 'Blaise' has varied over time. In the United States, it has never been among the top 100 most popular names. However, it has maintained a steady level of moderate usage. In recent years, the name 'Blaise' has seen a slight increase in popularity, but it remains relatively uncommon.; Blaise currently has 119 likes, and is in the top 3% of liked boy's names. The name Magnus is slightly more popular than Blaise.

Etymology of Blaise

The name 'Blaise' is derived from the Greek word 'blastos', which means 'sprout' or 'shoot'. This etymology suggests growth and vitality. In Latin, the name 'Blasius' was associated with the Latin word 'blaseus', meaning 'lisping'. This association likely arose due to the difficulty of pronouncing the name in Latin.

Cultural Significance of Blaise

The name 'Blaise' does not hold significant cultural or religious connotations. It is not associated with any specific traditions or beliefs. However, in some Christian traditions, the name is associated with Saint Blaise, a bishop and martyr who is believed to have performed miracles.