Keir is a masculine name which Scottish, Celtic or Gaelic in origin meaning dark. It is also supposed to mean dusky; swarthy dark-haired; or dark-skinned. It is most likely to have come from the surname Kerr. The name is pronounced KEE-er. The name Keir has one main variant form, that is, Keer.
It is not a popular first name, though it is relatively more common as a surname.
The term keir has also been used instead of kier in bleaching. In this sense it is used to describe a large tub or vat wherein wares are treated with hot lye or bleaching liquor. This is also called keeve. Keir, properly known as Keir Mill, is also the name of a little village located in the Scottish region of Dumfries and Galloway.
It is not a popular first name, though it is relatively more common as a surname.
The term keir has also been used instead of kier in bleaching. In this sense it is used to describe a large tub or vat wherein wares are treated with hot lye or bleaching liquor. This is also called keeve. Keir, properly known as Keir Mill, is also the name of a little village located in the Scottish region of Dumfries and Galloway.