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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: White, fair

Celebrate the Gaelic language by naming your wee bairn Bain. Originating from the Gaelic term bán, Bain translates to “white” or “fair.” The Bain family, as a surname, were members of the Pictish clan of Scotland, with the name first being recorded in 134 in Perth. Popular throughout the Scottish Highlands, it's also used as a nickname for a hospitable person and a fair-haired man. Your little Bain is sure to be the fairest of them all.