Mhairi

Technically the vocative case of Màiri (the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary), Mhairi/Mhàiri has nevertheless become established as a given name in its own right. Although some bearers choose to anglicize the pronunciation, the "Mh" in Scottish Gaelic is correctly pronounced with a "V" sound.

A notable bearer of this most classic of Scottish names for girls is Mhairi Black, a Scottish politician who in 2015 became the youngest person ever to be elected as a Member of Parliament, at the tender age of 20!

Pronounced VAR-ee.

As of October 2026, Mhairi ranked #15298 in US births in 1997 SSA.