Slater

Gender: Boy
Origin: English occupational name
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Slater Meaning and Origin

The name Slater is a boy’s name meaning "a slater or roofer," and is of English origin. The name Slater is primarily derived from the Old English word "slætere," which means "a slater" or "a roofer." In medieval times, a slater was a person who worked with slate, a type of rock used for roofing. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for individuals working in this trade.

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