Scottish Names
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Ninian
Scottish and Irish, meaning unknown
Ancient Irish saint's name that's unlikely, because of its similarity to "ninny," to join cousin Finian in popularity.
Norrie
Norrie is a charming masculine name with Scottish origins, typically functioning as a diminutive of Norman or Nora. In Scottish usage, particularly in the Highlands, Norrie developed as an…
Norville
Scottish
"northern town"
A nice enough last name that turns supercilious as a first.
Paisley
Scottish
"church, cemetery"
Taken from a Scottish town, a Scots surname, and the name of an intricately patterned fabric, Paisley means "church" or "cemetery." It ranks highly for girls and is in US Top 100. It may feel a…
Perth
Scottish
"thornbush thicket"
There's a Perth in Scotland and a bigger one in Australia; this name could make a statement similar to Heath.
Philbin
Philbin is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Féilbhín' or 'Failbhe,' meaning 'wolf' or 'little wolf.' This surname-turned-first-name gained recognition in America largely…
Pilbin
Pilbin is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may have evolved as a surname before transitioning to occasional use as a first name, following the pattern of many surnames that…
Pollock
Scottish
"pit"
If used at all these days, it would be to honor artist Jackson, whose first name would be far preferable.
Raghnall
Raghnall is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, equivalent to the Norse name Rögnvaldr, which means 'ruler's advisor' or 'powerful ruler.' This traditional name has deep roots in Celtic and…
Ranald
Ranald is a Scottish form of the Norse name Rögnvaldr, composed of 'regin' meaning 'advice' and 'valdr' meaning 'ruler.' This ancient name was brought to Scotland by Viking settlers and became…
Raibeart
Raibeart is the traditional Scottish Gaelic form of Robert, a masculine name with Germanic origins. The original elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright) combine to mean 'bright fame' or…
Rabbie
Rabbie is a diminutive form of the name Robert, predominantly used in Scotland. It gained particular recognition through the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, who was affectionately known as 'Rabbie…
Rab
Rab is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally used as a diminutive form of Robert. In Scotland, particularly in rural and Highland areas, Rab has long stood as an affectionate,…
Raibeartag
Raibeartag is a masculine name from Scottish Gaelic tradition, serving as the Gaelic form of Robert. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous brilliance.' Raibeartag…
Roban
Roban is a masculine name with several potential origins. It may be a variation of Robin, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright). Alternatively, it could relate…
Ronson
Scottish
"son of Ronald"
Stronger and fresher than the original, though it may provoke the question, "Got a light?"
Ross
English and Scottish
"upland, peninsula"
Like Friends , Ross is off the air and into syndication as a baby name, having plummeted from its zenith in the late 80s to fall off the US Top 1000 in 2013. Today, Ross is more likely to be a dad…
Rusk
Scottish
"marsh, bog"
Ruskin
Scottish
"from a family of tanners"
British-sounding literary surname choice.
Sanders
Scottish diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Sanders is one of the S-ending surnames gaining traction as a first name for boys in the US. It jumped nearly 2000 points in popularity this year.