Scott
English
"from Scotland"
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Updated Wed Apr 23 2025
Scott Origin and Meaning
The name Scott is a girl's name meaning "from Scotland".
The midcentury favorite boys' name Scott feels fresher when used for a girl. Scotty is a cute nickname.
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