Search Results

Darnley is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name in East Renfrewshire, Scotland. It gained historical significance through Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, the second husband of …

Sixties-style nickname which is also the name of a small biting insect, particularly prevalent in Scotland.

Evocative of the sand dunes at the beach, Doone is a relatively rare surname found in Scotland, Ireland and England. It was recently used with this spelling by Olympic medalist …

A sleek and stylish sounding surname, Stratton derived from a variety of places in England and Scotland. Referring to a town or yard with a paved street or highway, it …

An Anglicization of Amhlaidh, the Scottish Gaelic form of the Scandinavian Olaf, Aulay is uniquely popular in Scotland where a recent year saw it in the Top 300, ranking alongside …

Jaunty Jancey hails from the United Kingdom, where it appeared in England as a surname and in Scotland as a nickname for Janet. It's extremely uncommon in the US …

Mirren is a lively and attractive Scottish name, popular in its native country but best known outside Scotland as the surname of the English actor Dame Helen Mirren. It is …

Mirren is a lively and attractive Scottish name, popular in its native country but best known outside Scotland as the surname of the English actor Dame Helen Mirren. It is …

Clyda is a feminine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, possibly derived from the River Clyde in Scotland. It may also be a feminine variation of Clyde, which has been …

… not to be confused with the Aran Islands in Ireland) is a large island in Scotland's Firth (or bay) of Clyde. An attractive name, long popular in Scotland, but …

Rab is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally used as a diminutive form of Robert. In Scotland, particularly in rural and Highland areas, Rab has long stood as an …

Bruce is a Norman place name made famous by the Scottish king Robert the Bruce, who won Scotland's independence from England in the fourteenth century. Hugely popular in the …

Anglicized form of Seònaid, the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of Janet. It has historically been quite popular in Scotland, although it hasn't ranked in the Top 100 there since 1995 …

Elspeth is one of those names that never quite made it out of the British Isles--particularly Scotland, but possesses a winningly childlike charm. Elspeth was used by Sir Walter …

Airy Arlo is a favorite around the globe, ranking in the top 100 for England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, and 167 in the US. Here are some alternatives!

Scottish boy names are a handsome group, including familiar choices that have traveled far beyond Scotland's shores as well as rare boy names. Familiar Scottish names for boys, such …

… over time, this clever tool lets you compare the changing popularity of baby names in Scotland since 1974. Girls in Scotland might want to read this letter to girls called …

Tiree is the anglicised name of the Scottish island of Tiriodh in the Inner Hebrides. It’s known as Scotland’s "sunshine isle", benefiting from an uncharacteristically warm and sunny …

Torquil, is a quirky but intriguing option that evolved from an ancient Scandinavian nameand was imported into Scotland by the Vikings. The Gaelic form of the name is Torcaill. Torquil …

Monro is a masculine name of Scottish origin, primarily known as a surname derived from geographical locations in Scotland. As a first name, it represents a streamlined version of Monroe …

Airle is an uncommon masculine name with possible Scottish origins, potentially derived from place names or surnames in Scotland. It may be connected to 'Airlie,' a parish in Angus, Scotland …

Condie is an uncommon feminine name with Scottish origins, likely derived from the place name Condie in Perthshire, Scotland. As a given name, it gained limited usage in the late …

Baby names from the UK include names with origins from through the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Manx and Cornish names from those corners of …

Cool and breezy, Finn is a favorite, ranking in the top 100 of countries including England, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Austra. It ranks …

Popular names in the UK for 2021 include our most-searched names from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The top girl names in the UK so far this year …

Latha Naomh Anndra sona dhuibh! or Happy St Andrew’s Day! Tomorrow, Scotland celebrates its national day, kicking off a trio of traditional winter festivals in the Scottish cultural calendar …

Gormlaith was the wife of the 11th century ruler of Ireland Brian Boru. The name is also used in Scotland. Despite its beautiful meaning, many will find the hard "gorm …

Tain is a masculine name with Scottish geographic origins, derived from a historic royal burgh in the Highlands of Scotland. The name carries a strong, concise sound with deep Celtic …

Fyffe is an unusual masculine name derived from a Scottish surname, which originated as a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The etymology likely connects to the Gaelic word 'fiodh' meaning …

An unusual flower name deriving from the Latin word for lily (lilium), this variant has always been popular in Scotland.

Lesslie is an uncommon feminine variation of the Scottish surname Leslie, which originated from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, derived from Gaelic elements meaning 'garden of holly' or 'holly …

Originally a male name in this single-E spelling, Esmé was borne by the first Duke of Lennox in Scotland in the 16th century, as well as by several of …

This somewhat boisterous Celtic name would be at home in a noisy pub or out walking on the moors. In Scotland, it was originally a nickname for someone with dark …

Gretna is an uncommon feminine name with Scottish geographic origins, most famously associated with Gretna Green, the village in southern Scotland known historically as a destination for eloping couples. The …

Rosslyn is a feminine name with Scottish origins, derived from a place name that refers to a prominent location in Scotland, famous for its historic chapel. The name combines elements …

UK names for baby girls originate from all the languages and cultures of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Cornwall and the Isle of Man …

UK names for baby boys originate from all the languages and cultures of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Cornwall and the Isle of Man …

This unique Scottish name for girls is taken from the name of a small, inhabited Shetland island off the coast of Scotland, and fits into the tradition of Scottish parents …

Klyde is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of 'Clyde.' While Clyde derives from the River Clyde in Scotland and has Celtic origins, the 'K' spelling gives …

A sweet, slightly old-school nickname name with a cheerful image, Scottie was originally used as a petname for someone from Scotland, or who spoke Scottish Gaelic. Stylish for boys …

Moray is a masculine name with Scottish geographical origins, named after Moray Firth or the historic province of Moray in northeastern Scotland. The name derives from Celtic elements meaning 'sea …

Laddie is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally used as an affectionate term for a boy or young man in Scotland. The word 'lad' means 'boy,' and 'laddie' is …

Kenneth may have lost much of its luster now, but Kenneth has had its moments of glory. The first king of Scotland was Kenneth, and Sir Kenneth, a Christian crusader …

Though TV's "Frasier" made the name famous, and Frazier is a well-used variation, Fraser is the original, used mostly in Scotland.

Scotti is a feminine name that originated as a variation of the Scottish surname Scott, which referred to a person from Scotland. As a given name, Scotti maintains its Scottish …

Although they could be easily confused, Elsbeth is a fairly unusual contracted German version of Elizabeth, while cousin Elspeth hails from Scotland. With its 'beth' ending, Elsbeth feels closer to …

Ellspet is a rare feminine name that represents a Scottish variant of Elizabeth. It evolved through regional pronunciation shifts in medieval Scotland, showing how names transform across different dialects. The …

Originally a male name in this single-E spelling, Esme or Esmé was borne by the first Duke of Lennox in Scotland in the 16th century, as well as by …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes big risers and fallers, a controversial baby name from Scotland, and which French names get the top grades. Sports star names: Alex …

Clide is a variant spelling of the more common masculine name Clyde. It has Scottish origins, derived from the River Clyde in Scotland. The name suggests strength and reliability, reflecting …