Scottish Names
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Iseabal
Iseabal is the Scottish Gaelic form of Isabel, a feminine name with Hebrew origins through Elizabeth, meaning "pledged to God" or "God is my oath." This distinctive spelling reflects the linguistic…
Amilia
Amilia is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Amelia, which derives from the Germanic word 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' This alternate spelling maintains the melodic…
Iseabail
Iseabail is the Scottish Gaelic form of Isabel, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elizabeth (Elisheva), meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." This melodic name has been used in…
Vevina
Scottish
"sweet lady"
This unusual name found in Scottish poetry would make a distinctive Gaelic pick.
Iona
Scottish place-name
This name of a small island off the coast of Scotland is trending upwards along with other I names.
Tammy
English, diminutive of Tamara
Made famous in fifties movies as a wholesome backwoods gal, Tammy was a Top 10 choice from the mid-60s to early-70s, but is now given to fewer than 100 babies per year in the US.
Scotland
Place-name
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin's daughter Ireland opened up the map for names like Scotland, and now that it's been chosen by Kourtney Kardashian for her daughter Penelope's middle name -- in honor of…
Idonea
Idonea is a feminine name with medieval origins, derived from the Old English word 'idoneus' meaning 'suitable' or 'appropriate.' Used rarely in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, the name…
Cam
Diminutive of Cameron or Camilla
A Pam for the modern age, improved by a harder edge and a tad less prissiness.
Alwyne
Alwyne is a feminine name of Old English origin, derived from the elements "alf" (elf) and "wine" (friend), thus meaning "elf friend" or "friend of elves." Initially a masculine name in medieval…
Senga
Scottish
"slender"
This anagram of Agnes is not related to that name; rather it comes from the Gaelic word seang meaning "slender".
Ruthven
Ruthven is an unusual feminine name with Scottish origins, primarily known as a Scottish surname and place name. Historically, Ruthven was more commonly used as a masculine given name or family name…
Roy
Scottish
"red"
If girls have adopted Ray, why not Roy.
Guthrie
Scottish
"windy place"
Guthrie, folk singer Woody's last name, makes a perfectly fine first choice for a girl. Names such as Guthrie that have no gendered history can make true nonbinary names.
Roan
Variation of Rowan, Irish and Scottish, Frisian, English word name
"little redhead; rowan tree; raven; animal with a coat of two interspersed colors"
Historically more popular for boys and generally less familiar than its sound-alike Rowan, Roan is a name with multiple meanings, origins, and pronunciations. Given to less than 10 girls back in…
Grier
Scottish, spelling variation of Greer
"alert, watchful"
The spelling variation Greer may be much more popular, but this one might appeal to fans of Bryer and Brier. Given to 18 girls (and 8 boys) in the US in a recent year, Greer is used about five times…
Camden
Scottish
"winding valley"
Newly popular boys' name could cross over in much the way the related Cameron has.
Tamlane
Variation of Tam Lin, Scottish legendary name
Tamlane is a variation of Tam Lin, a (male) character in an old Scottish legend and ballad. Tam Lin was imprisoned by the Queen of the Fairies, called Titania or Mab. While this name is sometimes…
Ronalda
Scottish, feminine variation of Ronald
Not even if your husband is named Ron.
Roleen
Roleen is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a creative variation of names like Rowena, Rosalind, or Roland, or as a combination of the popular 'Ro' prefix with the '-leen' suffix…