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I am a woman named Adair, and my parents did a great deal of research on it before deciding, so I will share that information here.
Adair (pronounced uh-DARE, per Gaelic pronunciation) is a celtic name believed to be of Teutonic origin and appearing most frequently in Scots Gaelic. It has no direct translation, but refers to oak trees or a place where oak trees grow. It is not actually related very closely to the name Edgar aside from a similar sound as the two names have a very different etymology.
Also, to end the debate, it is GENDER NEUTRAL. In celtic naming tradition, there are essentially two pronunciations/spellings of each name, a "feminine" version and a "masculine" version. However some names (like Adair, Bret, Sloane, Blair, Morgan, etc) have only one form of spelling and were used for children of any gender.
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Adair (pronounced uh-DARE, per Gaelic pronunciation) is a celtic name believed to be of Teutonic origin and appearing most frequently in Scots Gaelic. It has no direct translation, but refers to oak trees or a place where oak trees grow. It is not actually related very closely to the name Edgar aside from a similar sound as the two names have a very different etymology.
Also, to end the debate, it is GENDER NEUTRAL. In celtic naming tradition, there are essentially two pronunciations/spellings of each name, a "feminine" version and a "masculine" version. However some names (like Adair, Bret, Sloane, Blair, Morgan, etc) have only one form of spelling and were used for children of any gender.
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I have only ever heard of the name being a female one. It is my middle daughter's middle name as it is/was her grandmother's, great-grandmother's, and great-great-grandmother's middle name. I think it would be lovely for either though.
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In 2018, 15 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Adair who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 9391st most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
In 2018, 3 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Adair who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 9397th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
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In 2018, 3 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Adair who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 9397th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
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It doesn’t have to be a male or female name. It can be both or for neither. Adair fits me perfectly as a nonbinary (trans) individual. It also gives me a sense of peace and belonging. Shallow place in the river where oaks grow – a thought that calms me.
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The name Adair was given to 33 boys and 20 girls in the US in 2016.
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The name Adair was given to 56 boys born in the US in 2015.
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I've only EVER heard this as a GIRL'S name!
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The name Adair is both a male and female name. My best friend's daughter's name is Adair.
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Adair may be listed as masculine, but I know two women who are named Adair. One was named for the Scottish song Robin Adair, where Adair is a surname. It was chosen by the woman's father because he thought it was pretty. Adair is probably derived from a phase meaning 'place of oak trees'
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According to the USA Social Security Administration, 35 girls and 33 boys were recorded with the name Adair in 2014.
34 boys and 30 girls were also recorded with the name Adair in 2019.
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