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30 Scottish names

Scottish Baby Names

Distinctive Scottish baby names for girls and boys — each with pronunciation, origin, and meaning.

Scottish girl names

Ailsa

/ALE-suh/

Scottish (Old Norse/Gaelic)

Named after the iconic island Ailsa Craig, this name symbolizes strength and victory.

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Gyneth

/GWEN-eth/

Scottish (Pictish/Gaelic)

A rare and historic name traditionally associated with Scottish nobility and grace.

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Iona

/eye-OH-nuh/

Old Norse / Scottish Gaelic

Named after the historic holy island in the Inner Hebrides, symbolizing peace and spirituality.

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Isla

/EYE-la/

Scottish

The name literally refers to the 'Island' or specifically the River Isla in Scotland.

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MairiMàiri

/MAH-ree/

Scottish Gaelic

The traditional Scottish Gaelic form of Mary, representing a long-standing cultural heritage.

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Mhairi

/VAA-ree/

Scottish Gaelic

The distinctive Scottish Gaelic variation of Mary, traditionally meaning beloved.

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Oonagh

/OO-nuh/

Scottish Gaelic

A traditional name often associated with the concept of unity or derived from the word for a lamb.

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Scottish boy names

Arran

/A-run/

Scottish Gaelic

Named after a beautiful island off the west coast of Scotland, signifying a sense of adventure and rugged terrain.

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Brodie

/BRO-dee/

Pictish / Scottish Gaelic

A popular name taken from a historic Moray estate meaning a little ridge or precipice.

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EuanEòghann

/YOO-un/

Scottish Gaelic

A classic Scottish name meaning born of the yew tree, representing longevity and resilience.

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FergusFearghas

/FUR-gus/

Scottish Gaelic

A strong traditional name that translates to a person of vigor or a man of great force.

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Fraser

/FRAY-zer/

Scottish (Norman origin)

A popular clan name associated with the forest and strawberry flowers.

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InnesAonghas

/IN-iss/

Scottish Gaelic

Originally a surname derived from the Gaelic word for island, suggesting peace and individuality.

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Mungo

/MUNG-go/

Brythonic / Scottish

The name of the patron saint of Glasgow, it translates warmly to my dear one or beloved friend.

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