Black

Meaning of Black

Someone with a dark complexion; Pale

Black is an English masculine name derived from the same surname. The surname Black has an interesting origin, derived from a nickname with two possible meanings. It is most commonly believed to signify someone with a dark complexion, stemming from the Old English word blæc, meaning ‘black.’ Alternatively, and in contrast, it could indicate someone with a pale complexion, originating from the Old English word blac, meaning ‘pale.’ Another possibility is that it referred to someone who worked with black dye. However, in cases where the surname is of non-English origin, it is likely to be an Anglicisation. A variant of the name is Blake .

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