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Scotta was the goddess who gave her name to Scotland; she was ta warrior woman and prophetess who lived on the Isle of Skye.

Originally a feminine of John, Jean was popular in Scotland long before it found favor elsewhere, and had its most shining moment here in the era of Jean Harlow (born …

This obscure Margaret variation was a popular name in medieval Scotland and could make a truly distinctive, feminine choice today.

Authentic Gaelic name with pronunciation problems in the US. In Scotland Eachann has been anglicized as Hector, not because of its sound, but because the Trojan hero Hector had the …

Muiriol is a feminine name of Celtic origin, specifically from Scotland and Ireland. It's a variant of Muireall or Muriel, derived from the Gaelic elements 'muir' meaning 'sea' and …

Another, more feminine, female form of Jacob sometimes heard in Scotland.

This name of a small island off the coast of Scotland is trending upwards along with other I names.

Finella and cousin Fenella, which are found most often in Scotland, would make pleasing imports.

Barra is a Gaelic-speaking island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, that's been inhabited since the Neolithic era. A male nickname for Finbarr in Ireland, as well as a …

Sims is a medieval English surname, also found in Ireland and Scotland, that has many variations all deriving from the Hebrew Biblical name Simon. Sims is a simple, straightforward, yet …

The name of a tidal island off of Loch Creran in Scotland, Eriska means "water spirit or brownie island", the name borrowed from the Scottish Gaelic Ùruisg. The island is …

A pretty and delicate cousin of Anna is often heard in Scotland and is also currently popular in France. In the US it was brought to public attention by child …

A strong, eminently usable which is currently highly fashionable in its native Scotland, but little known elsewhere. With its cool two-syllable, n-ending shape and attractive nature meaning, Struan …

Rabbie is a diminutive form of the name Robert, predominantly used in Scotland. It gained particular recognition through the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, who was affectionately known as 'Rabbie …

Iain, this authentic Gaelic form of John, has been well used in Scotland since the early twentieth century, used concurrently with the shortened Ian spelling, but is rarely seen in …

Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to …

Shuna is a feminine name with Scottish Gaelic origins, particularly associated with Scotland's western islands. The name is thought to derive from an island in the Inner Hebrides called …

Marney is a feminine name with Celtic origins, particularly from Ireland and Scotland. It likely derives from the Gaelic name Máirne, a diminutive form of Mary, or possibly from the …

Prettier: the growing-in-popularity Paisley, a suburb of Glasgow, or even Scotland itself, used as a middle name by Kourtney Kardashian.

Annabel is a spirited name that embodies quirky British gentility. Appearing in Scotland as early as the twelfth century, where it was a royal name, it also recalls the romantic …

This week’s news includes Scotland‘s new top names, for girls and boys, celebrity baby names inspired by a café and a golf course, a TV sibset like no …

Stokes is ultimately an English surname, although it's been used in Ireland and Scotland for generations as well. It's a variation of Stoke, a habitational surname, as there …

Habitational surname that derives from the towns of Rerrick and Rerwick in ancient Scotland.

Murdoch and its more popular modern variant Murdo are traditional given names in Scotland, although they are almost exclusively encountered as surnames outside of their native country. Famous bearers include …

Craig is a single-syllable baby-boomer name, still common in its native Scotland, but most modern Americans would prefer something like Kyle.

Nula is a feminine name with Celtic origins, primarily found in Ireland and Scotland. It's a variant of Fionnuala (sometimes spelled Finola), which means 'fair shoulder' or 'white shoulder …

Taran mac Ainftech was King of the Picts, a people who lived mainly in Scotland, in the 7th century. His name is a relative of the Celtic god of thunder …

Also a medieval short form of Nicholas, it is still heard in Ireland and Scotland, where it has mythological resonance – Colla Uais was an ancient Irish prince who ruled over …

Louden began as a habitational surname for people from the town of Loudoun in Scotland. It is occasionally used as a first name, such as that of writer Louden Wainwright …

Birnie is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from a place name in Scotland meaning 'place of streams' or potentially from the Old Norse elements meaning 'bear island.' As …

Aodh, the name of the Celtic sun god meaning "fire", was common in early Scotland. It's also the origin of the wildly popular Irish name Aidan (originally Aodhán). Its …

Caira is a delicate feminine name with Celtic origins, primarily found in Ireland and Scotland. It's often considered a variant of Keira or Ciara, derived from the Gaelic word …

A cool, international form of Andrew with its origins in both Croatia and Medieval Scotland. Also used as diminutive in Georgia, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Estonia, it could make a …

This spin on the "Alex" prefix was the 88th most popular girl name in Scotland in 1900.

An ancient Norse name that is still in regular use in the Orkney Islands in Scotland. A famous historical bearer is Thorfinn Sigurdsson (or Thorfinn the Mighty), an 11th century …

Elgin is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from a place name in Moray, Scotland. The etymology likely stems from Gaelic, possibly meaning 'noble' or 'high-spirited.' Historically, Elgin …

Scot is a masculine name with clear geographic origins, directly referring to a person from Scotland. Derived from the Latin 'Scotus,' meaning 'Scottish,' this concise name carries strong cultural associations …

Nairne is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from a place name in Perthshire, Scotland. As a surname, it has been used for centuries before occasionally transitioning to first …

Lachlan is as Scottish as haggis and tartan plaid kilts—a favorite used throughout England, Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand—and just beginning to be noticed in the US: it …

Huntly is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Historically, it refers to the hunting grounds ('hunt' + 'lea' meaning meadow) of Scottish nobility …

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 …

Fairlie is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from a place name in Ayrshire, Scotland. The name likely combines elements meaning 'fair' or 'clear' with 'lea' or 'meadow,' suggesting …

Lorne is a name of Scottish origin derived from the region of Lorne in Argyll, Scotland. While traditionally used as a masculine name, it has crossed over to become a …

Lomond is one of those names that exists mainly in one place in the world, Scotland, thanks to its famous Loch Lomond (with its bonnie bonnie banks). Lomond ranks among …

Most Africas today would be named for the continent, but the name actually existed in Scotland in medieval times, where there was a Celtic queen named Affrica. Africa has also …

Chisholm is a habitational surname — if it's on your family tree, you have ancestors from Chisholme, Scotland, although they were originally of Norman and Saxon descent. Chisholm derived from …

Lossie is a feminine name with Scottish roots, possibly derived from the River Lossie in Moray, Scotland. As a given name, it's extremely rare and may have originated as …

Rhoderick is a variant spelling of Roderick, a masculine name with Germanic origins that traveled through Scotland and Wales to the English-speaking world. The name combines 'hrod' meaning 'fame …

Dod is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally used as a nickname for George in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Northeast regions. It evolved as a familiar, affectionate …

Dyce is a masculine name with Scottish geographic origins, derived from a place name near Aberdeen, Scotland. The place name likely comes from the Gaelic word meaning 'south land' or …