Galloway

Scottish

"stranger"

Galloway Origin and Meaning

The name Galloway is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "stranger".

A rare but distinguished Scottish name. The original Galloway is a region in south-west Scotland, and the meaning ("stranger-Gaels") refers to its mixed population of Scandinavian and Gaelic-speaking people. It later became a surname and a sturdy breed of cattle. Galloway could be a fresh addition to better-known Scottish places like Murray and Ross.