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Name Origin

Keir is a Scottish given name, likely a variant spelling of 'Keith', which itself originated from a place name meaning 'wood' or 'forest'.

scottishmasculine

Famous People

Keir Starmer (1962-)

Politician

  • Leader of the Labour Party (UK)
  • Former Director of Public Prosecutions for England and Wales