Scottish Names that Start With T

Tyree

Scottish

"from Tyrie"

Hundreds of families have adopted this Scottish name, attracted by its trendy Ty beginning and upbeat second syllable. (Tyrell and Tyrese are also increasing in popularity. ) Tyree Glenn was a great…

Thane

Scottish

"clan chieftain"

This early Scottish title -- known to us via Shakespeare's Macbeth -- has recently surfaced as a baby name possibility, familiar sounding through its similarity to names like Zane and Wayne.

Tavish

Scottish variation of Thomas

"twin"

This Scottish form of Thomas has a lot of charm, evoking images of men in plaid kilts playing the bagpipes. As for the 'ish' ending, it could either be seen as cozy and hamish, or a little…

Teague

Scottish

"bard, poet"

If you like the idea of Tadhg but don't feel like the spelling works where you are, Teague might work as an alternative. It could also fit the bill if you're seeking a unique single-syllable first or…

Tay

Scottish place-name

This name of the largest river in Scotland, renowned for its salmon fishing, is usually thought of as a nickname for Taylor.

Tandy

Scottish and English diminutive of Andrew, Greek

"strong, manly"

An old nickname for Andrew, created by adding or swapping first initials, as in the case of Bobbie for Robert, Ted for Edward, and Bill for William. Also used as a surname, it made a brief appearance…

Tòmag

Tòmag is an unusual masculine name with possible Gaelic or Celtic roots. The distinctive spelling with the accent mark suggests regional linguistic influences, potentially from Scottish or Irish…

Torquil

Scottish from Norse

"Thor's cauldron"

Torquil, is a quirky but intriguing option that evolved from an ancient Scandinavian name and was imported into Scotland by the Vikings. The Gaelic form of the name is Torcaill. Torquil MacLeod was…