18 Scottish Gaelic names

Scottish Gaelic Baby Names

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

Scottish Gaelic girl names

Catriona

/ka-TREE-na/

Scottish Gaelic

A classic Scottish form of Katherine, signifying a sense of purity and grace.

Eilidh

/AY-lee/

Scottish Gaelic

A bright and radiant name traditionally interpreted as meaning sun ray or shining light.

Fenella

/fuh-NEL-uh/

Scottish Gaelic

An Anglicized form of Fionnuala, meaning one with fair or white shoulders.

MairiMàiri

/MAH-ree/

Scottish Gaelic

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

Mhairi

/VAA-ree/

Scottish Gaelic

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

Oonagh

/OO-nuh/

Scottish Gaelic

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

SorchaSorcha

/SOR-ka/

Scottish Gaelic

A beautiful name that translates to bright, radiant, or light-filled.

Scottish Gaelic boy names

AlasdairAlasdair

/AL-as-der/

Scottish Gaelic

The classic Scottish form of Alexander, meaning defender of the people.

Arran

/A-run/

Scottish Gaelic

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

CallumCalum

/KAL-um/

Scottish Gaelic

A peaceful and enduring name derived from the Latin word for dove.

Conall

/KON-al/

Scottish Gaelic

A powerful and ancient name meaning strong wolf, associated with many legendary heroes.

EuanEòghann

/YOO-un/

Scottish Gaelic

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

FergusFearghas

/FUR-gus/

Scottish Gaelic

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

FinlayFionnlagh

/FIN-lee/

Scottish Gaelic

A noble name signifying a fair-haired courageous hero.

HamishSeumas

/HAY-mish/

Scottish Gaelic

The traditional Scottish variation of James, meaning one who follows.

InnesAonghas

/IN-iss/

Scottish Gaelic

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

Lachlan

/LACK-lan/

Scottish Gaelic

An evocative name meaning land of the lochs, originally referring to those from Scandinavia.

RuaridhRuairidh

/ROO-ree/

Scottish Gaelic

A vibrant and historic name meaning red-haired king.

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