50+ unusual Scottish names for children and their meanings
We all anticipate having kids with unique names that are beautiful and sound great. Scottish names are the way to go if you want your children to have a great name. They are widely used and capture the spirit of Scottish heritage.
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When choosing any name for your child, consider meanings, influential people who share the name, and how it sits next to surnames and middle names.
Although many Scottish male names can sound strong and masculine, Scottish female names often sound very soft and feminine, a common Gaelic and Celtic trait.
Popular Scottish names
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A Scottish name for your baby is a great way to express an adventurous little boy or an elegant princess.
Often sounding mythical and magical, these names are great to start a unique and original personality.
Here is a list of some cute names that are popular for both boys and girls.
- Angus - Strong
- Arran - Peaked
- Baeyan - Life
- Craig - Rocks
- Calum - Dove
- Donald - Ruler of the World
- Eysteinn - Eternal stone
- Finlay - Fair hero
- Hamish - Supplanter
- Malcolm - Disciple of Saint Columba
- Neil - Champion or Cloud
- Rory - Ruddy
Unique Scottish first names
Scottish first names reflect Scotland's colorful and diverse history. Here is an amazing list of Scottish names for girls and boys.
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These Scottish baby names are chosen from different parts of Scotland.
- Aileen - Giver of life
- Albe - Responsible and stable
- Amelia - Hardworking
- Anabell - Peace or harmony
- Arable - The angel or messenger of the Almighty
- Beileag - Promise of God
- Bluebell - Everlasting and gratitude
- Caitir - Pure
- Caitrin - Graceful
- Camellia - Beautiful and perfect
- Cora - Young woman
- Daviana - One who is favorite to all
- Davita - Jovial
- Ella - Beautiful fairy
- Elsie - The Almighty is bountiful
- Emer - Blessed by God
- Emily - Means hardworking
- Erwina - A good and trustworthy friend
- Flora - Flower
- Gavina - Hawk woman
- Gordana - Powerful and successful person
- Gormlaith - A famous princess
- Geer - A cautious person
- Isla - Rocky place
- Islay - Island
- Jaine - A gift of God
- Jean - God is gracious
- Jessica - God's gift
- Kelina - A strong-willed lady
- Kenina - One who is born out of the fire
- Kilmeny - Church or Monastery
- Kristine - A follower or believer of Christ
- Lachina - Land of lakes
- Leith - River
- Lesly - Sacred garden
- Lilidh - Delicate and beautiful flower
- Mikenzie - Wise leader
- Minnie - Faithful guard or desire
- Nandag - One who is merciful and gracious
- Neilina - Sincere
- Nes - Decent and gentle
- Noah - Calm
- Osla - The person belongs from a steep place
- Pate - Grate fighter
- Poppy - Eternal life
- Posey - A bunch of flowers
- Puspamanjari - Like a flower bud
- Reyne - A ruler or queen
- Ronalda - A wise ruler
- Saundra - Protector of humanity
- Slaine - Healthy
- Sophie - Clever and intelligent
- Tansy - Immorality
- Vertile - Virtue
- Yvaine - An evening star
Beautiful Scottish girls names
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Scottish girl names also sound super cool. Here is a list of the best unique female Scottish names to call your little girl.
- Ailleen - Light from the green Meadow
- Ailsa - Supernatural victory
- Annabel - Beautiful or graceful
- Ansley - Clearing with a small dwelling
- Blair - Battlefield
- Bonnie - Charming, beautiful, or good
- Catriona - Pure
- Cameron - Crooked nose
- Davina - Small deer
- Drew - Brave
- Elsbeth - God, is beautiful
- Fiona - Feminine or fair
- Jaime - May God protect
- Kenna - Born of fire
- Lainey - Shining light
- Leana - Grace or favor
- Lorna - Honor or victory
- Maisie - Pearl
- Makenna - Child of the handsome one
- Nessa - From the headland
- Paisley -Church
- Sima - Listener, face
- Senga - Pure or chaste
- Skye - Adventurous or bold
Cute Scottish boy names
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If you want to give your boy a name with a Scottish background, here is a list to help. Most of these names are derived from the Scottish Gaelic indigenous language that was once spoken throughout Scotland.
- Abhainn - River
- Alan - Little rock
- Alpin - White
- Aodh - Fire
- Aonghus - One strength
- Archibald - Master
- Alastair - Defender
- Blane - Slender
- Blake - Dark-haired
- Brodric - Brother
- Beathan - Life
- Blair - Battlefield
- Cailean - Whelp, young dog
- Cinaed - Born of fire
- Coinneach - Handsome
- Conall - Wolf
- Camden - From the winding valley
- Clyde - River
- Craig - Rock
- Creighton - A rocky place or hilltop
- Dallas - Meadow
- Duncan - Warrior
- David - Beloved or uncle
- Dougal - Dark stranger
- Douglas - Dark river
- Eoghan - Born from the yew tree
- Fraser - Of the forest men
- Gaven - White hawk
- Kendrew - Manly or brave
- Kenneth - Handsome
- Keith - Forest
- Lachlan - Land of lakes
- Logan - Hallow
- Malcolm - A disciple of Saint Columb
- Morrison - Son of Mary's servant
- Murdock - Protector of the sea
- Neil - Champion or cloud
- Rory - Red king
- Stewart - Steward or castle guard
Traditional Scottish names girl
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Scottish traditional names make you think of adventure, uniqueness, and love for exploration.
- Adamina - Formed of the red earth
- Agnes - Holy
- Aillith - Seasoned warrior
- Ainslie - Heritage meadow
- Alana - Beautiful
- Annag - Graceful
- Annis - Chaste or Holy
- Ainslie - Hermitage meadow
- Arabel - Prayerful
- Barbara - Foreign
- Blair - Battlefield
- Bridget - Strength
- Cairstine - Believer
- Catriona - Pure
- Davina - Beloved
- Donalda - World ruler
- Deoiridh - Pilgrim
- Elspeth - God is my oath
- Emilia - Wining
- Fenella - White shoulders or Fair shoulders
- Fiona - Fair one or white
- Heather - As the heather
- Hilda - Battle maid or woman of battle
- Gavina - White hawk or hawk woman
- Greer - Watchful or vigilant
- Innis - Island
- Isobel - God is my oath or Gods' consecrated
- Jamesina - Supplanter
- Jean - God is gracious
- Lachina - Lake land or land of lochs
- Lyall - Shield wolf
- Mairi - Bitter
- Morag - Princess
- Murdina - Warrior of the sea
- Rhona - Wise ruler
- Sorcha - Radiant
- Thomasina - Twin
- Una - Famine or hunger
Traditional Scottish names for boys
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When it comes to naming your male child, here is a list of male Scottish names to consider.
- Ailbeart - Bright nobility
- Alexander - Defender
- Adie - Noble
- Andrew - Brave man
- Adair - Fortunate and powerful
- Archie - Brave
- Artair - Bear or rock
- Blair - Dweller on the plain
- Bean - Fair-skinned
- Baldwin - Bold friend
- Boyd - Blond or yellow
- Bryce - Pied or speckled
- Bruce - From the brushwood
- Carter - Transporter of goods by car
- Cole - Swarthy
- Campbell - Crooked mouth
- Cinead - Born of fire
- Charlie - A free man
- Diarmid - Without envy
- Donnan - Brown
- Drummond - High ground
- Dylan - Son of sea
- Effie - Pleasant speech
- Elliot - Jehovah is God
- Eachann - Horse
- Erskine - Projecting high
- Ewan - Born of the yew tree
- Fergus - Man of force
- Fingal - Fair stranger or foreign tribe
- Finlay - Warrior
- Fraser - Grower of strawberry
- Gavin - Little white falcon
- Gregor - Alert
- Grant - Big
- Hamilton - Place of the hill
- Hamish - One of supplants
- Hew - Heart, mind, or spirit
- Hay - A person who lived by enclosure
- Hugh - Fire
- Iain - God is gracious
- Irvine - Green water
- Jaimi - Supplanter
- Jock - God is gracious
- Kadon - From the Westlands
- Keith - Wood
- Llyod - Grey
- Ludovic - Famous warrior
- Malcolm - Disciple of Columba
- Murdock - Protector of the sea
- Muir - Sea warrior
- Mungo - Beloved
- Oidche - Night
- Ray - Roe or female deer
- Raibert - Bright flame
- Richie - Brave ruler
- Ronnie - Mighty counselor or ruler
- Rory - Red-haired king
- Ruairi - Crimson-haired man
- Scott - Gaelic speaker
- Shaw - Thicket, clearing in the trees
- Steaphan - Crown
- Tavey - Twin
- Tearlach - Strong
- Tevis - Twin
- Thomeson - Son of Thom
- Thorbun - Son of Thor
- Ualan - Health
- Uarraig - Pride and fierce
- Wal - Stranger
- Wallace - Foreigner
- Wynda - From the narrow passage
At the end of the day, if your baby is given any of these Scottish names, not only will he or she sound unique, but will also stand out in a good way.
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When choosing a representative goth name, no matter the reason, you should look into its origins and any hidden meanings. A nice name can conceal an even lovelier meaning than you would have thought, which makes them the perfect choice for your little bundle of joy.
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