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Blake

/ BLAYK /

unisex

Meaning

Fair-haired or dark; black; pale

Origin

English

Blake is an English name with a paradoxical origin. It comes from the Old English words 'blac' (pale/fair) and 'blaec' (black/dark). As a surname, it could describe someone with very light hair or someone with very dark hair. It has a strong literary pedigree thanks to the visionary poet and artist William Blake, contributing to its image as a creative and intellectual choice.

Personality Distribution

MBTI Profile

Approximate distribution among people named Blake.

NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers

ENTP

14.5%

ESTP

12.8%

ISTP

11.1%

ENFP

9.4%

ENTJ

8.7%

ESTJ

7.6%

ESFP

6.9%

INTJ

6.2%

INTP

5.8%

ISTJ

5.1%

INFJ

4.3%

ISFP

3.7%

ENFJ

2.4%

ISFJ

1.1%

INFP

0.3%

ESFJ

0.1%

Cultural Context

Cultural Notes

Blake is often seen as 'cool' and 'sophisticated.' It is a sleek, one-syllable name that sounds professional and modern. While historically more common for boys, actress Blake Lively has made it a highly fashionable and glamorous choice for girls.

Notable People

Famous Bearers

William Blake

Famous English poet and painter (1757–1827)

Blake Lively

American actress known for Gossip Girl (b. 1987)

Blake Shelton

American country music singer and TV personality (b. 1976)

Sibling Names

Goes well with

Boys

Reid Cole Chase Miles Grant

Girls

Sloane Blair Reese Quinn Piper