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MY son is named Fraser (2007) - his father & paternal grandfather both have Fraser as a middle name. The name migrated from the maiden name of one of his great great grandmothers.

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Fraser is one of the most common surnames in Scotland, but its origin is unknown. It appeared to arrive with the Normans, and guesses on its French roots have included words for "freshness," "Frisian," and "hairdresser."

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Fraser Gehrig (born 1976) is a retired Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League (AFL) who played for the St Kilda Football Club and the West Coast Eagles.

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