Girl Name · Scottish Gaelic Origin
Adair
Adair means “Spear”. It is a girl's name of Scottish Gaelic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning recorded for Edgar, the attested base form. English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Adair — a girl name from the Scottish Gaelic tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Spear", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Adria is on your shortlist, Adair belongs in the same conversation.
Adair meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Spear
Origin: Scottish Gaelic naming roots help connect Adair to related Scottish Gaelic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Adair as A·D·A·I·R, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Adair is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Adair variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Adaira, Adaire, Adairy, Adai.
- Nicknames: Ada and A.
- Middle names: Pair Adair with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Adair middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Adria, Adhara, Audra, Audry, Audrey — full picks on the sibling names for Adair guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Adair? Browse our names like Adair guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Adair
What does the name Adair mean?
Adair means "Spear" and is of Scottish Gaelic origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Adair is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Adair?
Adair originates in Scottish Gaelic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Adair?
Adair has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Adair a boy's or girl's name?
Adair is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Adair in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Adair sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Adair?
Names that share Adair's sound and style include Adria, Adhara, Audra, Audry, Audrey.
What middle names pair well with Adair?
Good middle-name fits for Adair pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Adair is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Adair is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Adair?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Adair share its rhythm without rhyming — Adria, Adhara, Audra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.