Scottish Boy Names

  1. Seumas
    • Origin:

      Variation of Seamus, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"
    • Description:

      Unusual and unappealing.
  2. Roban
    • Description:

      Roban is a masculine name with several potential origins. It may be a variation of Robin, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright). Alternatively, it could relate to the Irish name Ruadhán, meaning 'red-haired' or 'little red one.' In some contexts, it appears as a surname or place name before transitioning to use as a given name. Roban has a strong, concise sound while remaining relatively uncommon in most English-speaking countries. The name carries a subtle medieval quality while still feeling contemporary and accessible. Its cross-cultural potential and masculine sound appeal to parents seeking something distinctive yet pronounceable that works well internationally.
  3. Fionnlagh
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "white warrior"
    • Description:

      A traditional Scottish spelling of the name Finlay, Findlay, or Finley, derived from the even earlier Findláech. It has been notably borne by the 13th century Scottish bishop, Fionnlagh MacCailein and by playwright and novelist Fionnlagh MacLeòid.
  4. Dunn
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "brown"
    • Description:

      Efficient feel.
  5. Kenzie
    • Origin:

      Short form of Mackenzie, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "son of Kenneth"
    • Description:

      Overwhelmingly feminine in the US, where parent name Mackenzie is wildly popular, but masculine in the UK, where Kenzie ranks among the Top 1000 names for baby boys.
  6. Dugald
    • Origin:

      Variation of Dougal, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "dark stranger"
    • Description:

      A Scottish variant of Dougal, Dugald is also a Harry Potter name. In fact, there are not one but two characters name Dugald in the Harry Potter books.

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