Scottish Names for Boys
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Murray
Scottish
"settlement by the sea"
Murray, you may be surprised to discover, is a Scottish surname name --that of an ancient noble clan--with a sea-swept meaning, and just could be in the next wave of reevaluated grandpa names.…
Naim
Scottish; Arabic
"river with alder trees; happy"
Naim, also sometimes spelled Naime, is a pleasant choice that may have some confusing pronunciation issues in English-speaking countries (where may will say this name as "name"). But don't let that…
Nairn
Scottish
"river with alder trees"
Scottish nature name that could prove a tongue- twister for the younger set.
Napier
Scottish occupational name
"producer or seller of table linens"
The surname of the influential early Scottish inventor of logarithms could make an inspiring middle name choice for a mathematically inclined family.
Niven
Scottish
"little saint"
Excellent candidate for use as an undiscovered surname name. Niven is the Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Naomhan, a diminutive of the word naomh which means saint. This handsome but unusual…
Nicol
Scottish and English, medieval variation of Nicholas
Often used in England, but here likely to be confused with the feminine Nicole. Nicol Williamson was a Scottish-born actor once described by playwright John Osborne as "the greatest actor since…
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…