Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Small one, short
Short and sweet, Gair is a masculine moniker of Irish origin. Meaning “small one” or “short,” Gair derived from the Gaelic gearr, and originally derived from the surname Mac an Gheairr, meaning “song of the short man.” Today, this surname-turned-first name can be found all over the world. You might recognize it from the likes of New Zealand politician George Gair, American baseball player Gair Allie, or American linguist Hames Gair. And regardless of baby’s size now or in the future, they are sure to grow up to be impressive in every sense of the word.
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