Blake as a name
“Blake” is a unisex name of English origin, which means “black” or “dark”. It was originally a surname, and has since become a popular given name.
Famous people with the first name Blake include Blake Lively, an American actress; Blake Shelton, an American country music singer; and Blake Griffin, an American professional basketball player.
The name Blake has also been used in literature and poetry, including in the works of William Blake, a famous English poet and artist.
