Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, especially among the aristocracy, derived from Old French and meaning ‘from Saint-Hilaire’

“The family’s ancestral estate was named after their ancestor, Lord Astaire.”

2. proper noun

a surname of English origin, most famously associated with the dancer, singer, and actor Fred Astaire (1899-1987)

“Fred Astaire is widely regarded as one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century.”