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#1 Emma 13

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Posted 02 December 2010 - 09:45 PM

Does anyone know the meaning of Slater?
My cousin's baby was born last week and was named Slater.
Everyone wants to know the meaning but we can't find the name's meaning on any babyname websites.

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Posted 03 December 2010 - 12:31 AM

"The boy's name Slater \s-la-ter\ is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Slater is "hewer of slates". Occupational surname for those who installed slate roofs." click here ---> source

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Posted 03 December 2010 - 12:55 AM

Generally speaking, all "er" names are occupational names.

So Slater is a originally a surname, referring to the occupation of slating. Usually slaters, or slate masons, covered roofs and buildings in slate.

More information about slaters can be found here: Slaters

As long as the other child isn't Ripper, I think you are okay :)

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Posted 09 December 2010 - 04:45 PM

:) thanks for all your help Mishada and Elle W. :)




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