Fairchild - Last Names

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Fairchild

/ˈfɛərˌtʃaɪld/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Beautiful child or fair-looking child

Represents ideals of innocence, beauty, and virtue associated with youth. Historically may have been used to describe a child of striking appearance or noble bearing.

Symbolism

Embodies purity, charm, and the idealization of childhood. It also suggests heritage and lineage, as surnames often denote ancestral identity.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'fair' meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasing' and 'child', used either as a nickname for a well-favored child or possibly as a term of endearment that became hereditary. First recorded in the 13th century in southern England.

Style & Origin

traditional
vintage retro
english

Cultural Background

Originating in medieval England, Fairchild is an Anglo-Saxon occupational or descriptive surname. It

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