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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Blaise
Whether you are a science enthusiast or a believer in faith, Blaise is a name you may consider for your adorable little one. This gender-neutral name of French origin is derived from the Latin word “blaesus” and translates to ‘lisp’ or ‘one who stutters.’
The name has had significant historical associations. One notable figure is Saint Blaise, one of the first martyrs of the Christian church. He was the Bishop of Sebaste, renowned for his ability to heal the sick, and is venerated as a Christian saint and martyr. In Catholic tradition, he is the patron saint of throat illnesses, and his feast day is celebrated on February 3rd when people go to mass to receive blessings on their throats. The name also appears in the Arthurian legend, where Blaise is a chronicler and teacher to Merlin, King Arthur’s mentor.
Blaise became popular in Europe, especially in France, in the 17th century, after the famous French mathematician, physicist, and inventor, Blaise Pascal. He made important discoveries in the field of science, including the invention of the digital calculator, a syringe, a hydraulic press, and the roulette wheel.
The significant use of the name Blaise began in the 20th century in the US, with variations in spelling across different languages. It is spelled Blasius in ancient Roman, Blai in Catalan, Blaž, Vlaho, Blaženko in Croatian, Blažej in Czech, Blaze in English, Brais in Galician, Vlasis, Vlassi in Greek, Balázs in Hungarian, Biagio, Biaggio, Biagino in Italian, Błażej in Polish, Brás in Portuguese, Vlas, Vlasi, Vlasiy in Russian, Blažej in Slovak, Blaž in Slovene, and Blas in Spanish.
Blaise has also made appearances in various works of fiction. In the Harry Potter franchise, Blaise Zabini is a wizard and a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Blaise is also depicted as a close friend of Princess Theodosia, who grew up in the country of Astrea in “The Ash Princess.”
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Famous People With The Name Blaise
- Kerlin BlaiseFormer American football player who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League
- Blaise MatuidiFrench former professional footballer, who played for Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and the France national team
- Blaise LarmeeAmerican cartoonist, critic, publisher, and artist, best known for his 2010 graphic novel Young Lions
- Blaise Robert Alexander Jr.American professional stock car racer and the winner of the World Karting Association East Regional championship in 1992
Blaise On The Popularity Chart
Although largely used in Europe, the name Blaise gained popularity in the US during the 20th century. Have a look at the graphs below to understand the popularity and ranking of Blaise.
Popularity Over Time
Blaise was a moderately common name during the 1990s, reaching its peak popularity in 2021 with 51 babies per million bearing the name.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Blaise’s rating has fluctuated over the last 30 years, peaking at 3,143 in 2021. To learn more, check out this graph.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Blaise
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