What origin is the name Lair?

Lair comes from Scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Lair?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Lair — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Lair

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lair

Lair

Girl

Scottish

1 syllable

Lair is a Scottish girl's name meaning "Mare.".

Parents who choose Lair pick a girl name from the Scottish tradition, meaning "Mare.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Scottish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Mare.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Lair

What does Lair mean?

Lair is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning "Mare.".

How popular is Lair?

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