Adair is also Gaelic for "oak tree ford"
What Does The Name Adair Mean?
The name Adair is generally used as a masculine name. It can also be used as a feminine name. It has its origin in a Scottish surname. This surname was derived from a first name Edgar. Edgar means blessed spear. Thus, Adair indicates wealthy spear or blessed spear. It is also thought to be of Old German in origin. It is pronounced as a-DARE. Adaire, Adar, Alair, Adare and Adayre are the variants of the name Adaire.
According to the census conducted in United States of America in 1990, Adair is not well-known as a male first name. Adair is popular as a surname. It can be written as Odeir, Edzear, Edgar, and Adare. This surname originated in Galloway of South west Scotland.
According to the census conducted in United States of America in 1990, Adair is not well-known as a male first name. Adair is popular as a surname. It can be written as Odeir, Edzear, Edgar, and Adare. This surname originated in Galloway of South west Scotland.