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Scottish Gaelic Names that Start With A

Updated October 2026

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There are 6 Scottish Gaelic names that start with the letter A for boys and girls, including Alistair, Angus, Alasdair, Artair, Aibhne, and Argyll.

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  • Alistair

    English spelling of Alasdair, Scottish version of Alexander

    "defending men"

    With many British names invading the Yankee name pool, the sophisticated Alistair could and should be part of the next wave. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016. You have a triple choice with this…

  • Angus

    Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic

    "one strength"

    Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form…

  • Alasdair

    Scottish variation of Alexander

    "defending men"

    In this country, more recognizable with the Alistair spelling.

  • Artair

    Scottish Gaelic form of Arthur, Celtic

    "bear"

    A surprisingly rare form of Arthur that rings more Scottish, and lends itself easily to Art as a nickname.

  • Aibhne

    Irish, Scottish Gaelic

    "river"

    A rarely used nature name, derived from the Irish and Scottish word abhainn , meaning "river", Aibhne is a unisex choice, much like a its English language counterpart. The pronunciation varies…

  • Argyll

    Scottish place name

    "coast of the Gaels"

    A Scottish place name and surname, originally called Earre Ghàidheal (or "coast of the Gaels"), owing to the fact it was one of the first places Irish settles established themselves in Scotland. Also…

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