Baird - Last Names

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Baird

/beɪrd/

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Moderate

Meaning

Son of the bard or poet

Represents a lineage connected to storytelling, wisdom, and cultural preservation through oral tradition.

Symbolism

Embodies creativity, intellectual heritage, and the transmission of knowledge across generations.

Etymology: Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac an Bhaird' meaning 'son of the bard', with 'baird' itself coming from the Old Celtic 'bardos', referring to a poet or minstrel in Gaelic culture.

Style & Origin

traditional

literary

Cultural Background

Originating in Scotland, Baird is a patronymic and occupational surname with Gaelic roots, historica

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