Blake

Blake is a unisex name of Old English origin, meaning "black" or "dark." It was traditionally a surname before becoming a popular given name.

Notable Namesakes

• Blake Lively - Actress known for "Gossip Girl" and "The Shallows."
• Blake Shelton - Country singer and "The Voice" coach.
• Blake Griffin - NBA basketball player for the Detroit Pistons.
• Blake Mycoskie - Founder of TOMS Shoes and social entrepreneur.
• Blake Anderson - Actor and comedian from "Workaholics."
• Blake Bortles - NFL quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams.
• Blake Snell - MLB pitcher for the San Diego Padres.
• Blake Horstmann - Reality TV personality from "The Bachelorette."
• Blake Neely - Composer for TV shows like "Arrow" and "The Flash."
• Blake Koch - Former NASCAR driver in the Xfinity Series.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Blake

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Blake

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Blake