Oak grove or ford of the oaks
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Doire', meaning an oak grove, it likely evolved from the surname Edgar. It is also associated with the Old English elements for 'noble' and 'spear', though the Scottish connection to nature is its primary modern association.
About 67 boys were named Adair in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Adair — far less common.
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American actress known for the TV series Heroes
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Chemist and physician who discovered the element strontium
