UK Baby Names

Dùghall

Dùghall is a masculine Scottish Gaelic name, a variant of Dugald or Dougal, derived from the Gaelic 'dubh-gall' meaning 'dark stranger' or 'dark foreigner.' The accent mark indicates the proper…

Eumann

Eumann is a rare masculine name with Germanic origins. The name likely derives from the Germanic elements 'eo' or 'eu' meaning 'law' or 'custom' combined with 'mann' meaning 'man,' suggesting someone…

Gillie

Gillie is a charming masculine name with Scottish and Irish roots. It originally functioned as a nickname for names like Gilbert, Gillian, or Guillaume (the French form of William). The name may…

Eanraig

Eanraig is a masculine Gaelic form of Henry, primarily found in Scottish culture. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'haim' meaning 'home' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. In…

Searthra

Searthra is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Gaelic or Celtic naming traditions. The unusual combination of sounds suggests it might be a creative modern…

Loch

Scottish Gaelic

"lake"

Loch is a watery word that sounds more like a name because it's one step removed from its English form. Pronounced as "lock," it's also a short form of the variously-spelled Lachlan.

Mánas

Mánas is a masculine name with roots in several cultures. In Gaelic traditions, it may be related to the name 'Manus,' a Latinized form of 'Magnus,' meaning 'great.' The accent mark suggests possible…

Magnuss

Magnuss is a variant spelling of Magnus, a masculine name with deep Norse and Latin roots. The traditional form Magnus means 'great' or 'mighty' in Latin and was borne by several Scandinavian kings…

Matha

Matha appears as a masculine name in this context, though historically it's more often seen as a variant spelling of Martha, which is traditionally feminine. Martha derives from Aramaic meaning…

Mata

Mata is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins, appearing in multiple traditions worldwide. In Sanskrit, it means 'mother' or can relate to wisdom and knowledge. In Hebrew, it's a diminutive…

Filib

Filib is a masculine name representing the Gaelic or Celtic form of Philip, primarily found in Irish and Scottish naming traditions. The name derives from Greek 'Philippos,' meaning 'lover of…

Ruiseart

Scottish Gaelic

"brave ruler"

Scottish Gaelic form of Richard, also found as Risteard.

Tiobaid

Tiobaid is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, representing the Irish form of Theobald. The original Germanic name Theobald combines elements meaning "people" and "bold," conveying the sense of…

Ualan

Ualan is a masculine name with Gaelic origins, primarily found in Scottish and Irish naming traditions. It likely represents a variant of the name Alan or Allan, which means "handsome" or "cheerful"…

Uailean

Uailean is a rare masculine name with Scottish Gaelic origins. It's a variant of the name William, derived from the Gaelic 'Uilleam.' This uncommon name carries deep Celtic heritage and represents…

Simm

Short form of Simon or Simeon, Hebrew

"the listener"

You might want to abbreviate this from one of the Biblical originals or use it as a name all on its own, an update of Sam or Finn. Sim is a Scottish Gaelic form of Simon.

Sim

Scottish diminutive of Simon

"the listener"

The Biblical Simon has been rediscovered and this appealing short form, an alternative to Sam, might be a way to make your Simon even more special.

Caointean

Caointean is an extremely rare masculine name with Gaelic origins. This uncommon name is likely derived from the Irish word "caoin," meaning "to weep" or "to lament," or possibly related to "caoin"…

Caoidhean

Caoidhean is a masculine name of Gaelic origin, derived from elements possibly meaning 'wild fire' or relating to 'caoin' (gentle, beloved). This distinctively Irish name exemplifies traditional…

Simidh

Simidh is a rare masculine name with possible roots in South Asian languages. While specific origins are not widely documented, it may be a variant of similar Sanskrit-derived names. The name likely…