Meaning and Origin
What does the name Fraser mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Fraser means "The name translates directly to 'strawberry flowers' from the Scottish clan Fraser, derived from the french word for strawberry 'fraise'" and is of Scottish origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Fraser means "One story is that the progenitor of the Frasers was a Frenchman named Julius de Berry who in 916, regaled the King of France with dishes of ripe strawberries. In consequence, he received a royal command to change his name to Fraise, and to adopt three stalked strawberries for his family arms" and is of Scottish origin.
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Fraser means "Strawberry" and is of Celtic origin.
- A submission from Washington, U.S. says the name Fraser means "Small but loved".
- A user from Canada says the name Fraser is of Nigerian origin and means "Men of the great".
- A user from Australia says the name Fraser is of Scottish origin and means "Hard Working, Caring, Grateful, persistent".
- A Scottish surname thought to be of Norman origin.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A river in British Columbia that flows from the Rocky Mountains into the Strait of Georgia.