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Names associated with Scotland

tartaneskimowifey
By tartaneskimowifey
Updated Sat May 20 2023
Names associated with Scotland, places, things - etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
  1. Logan

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "small hollow"

    • Description:

      According to exclusive Nameberry data, Logan is officially the Number 1 gender-neutral name in the US, but that statistic is somewhat misleading given that nearly 90 percent of the baby Logans born in 2024 were boys.
  2. Lennox

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "elm grove"

    • Description:

      Lennox is an aristocratic and powerful Scottish surname name made truly special by that final x. The worldwide fame of British boxer--World and Olympic champion--Lennox Claudius Lewis brought the name into the spotlight as a first name, while as a last it's tied to Eurythmics singer Annie L.
  3. Bonnie

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful, cheerful"

    • Description:

      Bonnie is an adorable nickname name, heading back up the popularity list after a 50-year nap. A Top 100 girls' name throughout the rest of the English-speaking world, Americans are later to jump on the Bonnie bandwagon but now it's trending here too.
  4. Lewis

    • Origin:

      English variation of Louis

    • Meaning:

      "renowned warrior"

    • Description:

      Lewis is the best spelling to choose if you want this pronounced with the S. It was a Top 100 name in the US from 1880 to 1930, reaching Number 30 in 1880 and while it has declined in use, it has remained in the Top 1000 since stats began.
  5. Skye

    • Origin:

      Scottish place-name

    • Description:

      The e-addition takes the name from slightly hippie-ish nature name to the place name of a picturesque island off the coast of Scotland, and for baby namers it's by far the more popular spelling.
  6. Bruce

    • Origin:

      Scottish, English, French

    • Meaning:

      "from the brushwood thicket"

    • Description:

      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 40s and 50s, it has since declined in popularity, but nevertheless remains in the US Top 600 and has featured consistently in the latter end of the England and Wales Top 1000 since the 90s.
  7. Lachlan

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "from the fjord-land"

    • Description:

      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 reached the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013. An ancient name, Lachlan was originally used to describe the Viking invaders of Scotland, those from the land of the lochs.
  8. Lochlan

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Lachlan

    • Description:

      Lochlan and Lachlan are running neck and neck and both rising into the Top 1000. Which spelling you use is purely a matter of taste.
  9. Evander

    • Origin:

      Scottish; Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bow warrior; strong man"

    • Description:

      Evander is a name that could build on the popularity of shorter form Evan, and could work and play well with schoolmates like Zander and Xander.
  10. Kenna

    • Origin:

      Scottish, feminine form of Kenneth

    • Description:

      Kenna is the Scottish version of Kendra, both of which are feminine versions of Kenneth. Used in the TV show Reign for one of the supporting characters.
  11. Alba

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "white"

    • Description:

      Alba is quietly making a behind-the-scenes comeback, perhaps thanks to actress turned baby-product mogul Jessica Alba. Last on the Top 1000 a century ago, the name was given to nearly 200 baby girls in the US last year. Alba might be tomorrow's successor to Ava and Ella. In Spain, Alba ranks among the Top 20 girls' names. Alba is the name of a character in The Time Traveler's Wife.
  12. Glen

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "a narrow valley"

    • Description:

      Former cool-boy name now in middle-aged limbo, but with a nice naturey meaning to endear it to modern parents.
  13. Graeme

    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of Graham

    • Meaning:

      "gravelly homestead"

    • Description:

      An interesting vowel combination lightens up Graham.
  14. Arran

    • Origin:

      Scottish place name

    • Meaning:

      "ridged island"

    • Description:

      Arran Island (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 may be confused with the Biblical Aaron elsewhere. Currently in the Scottish Top 100, it recently re-entered the charts in England and Wales too.
  15. Caelan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little slender one"

    • Description:

      One of several Anglicized forms of Caolán, this spelling is borrowed from the Old Irish root, cáel.
  16. Dougal

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "dark stranger"

    • Description:

      Heard in the Scottish highlands, and much more in tune with the present times than the dated Douglas — for which it could make a perfect tribute name.
Dougal was the Scottish nickname for invading dark-haired Danish Vikings, just as Fingal was given to the blonder Norwegians.
  17. Eilidh

    • Origin:

      Gaelic form of Eleanor

    • Description:

      Long popular in Scotland, this attractive name is strictly-speaking the Gaelic version of Eleanor, but is also often considered part of the Helen family of names. After the Normans introduced it into the British Isles, it was transformed into Aileen or Evelyn. It has rarely been heard in the US, but it is slowly starting to be used here too.
  18. Hamish

    • Origin:

      Scottish variation of James

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Just as Seamus/Seumus is Irish for James, Hamish is the Scottish form — one that's not often used here, but still redolent of Olde Scotland. If you're ready to go further than Duncan and Malcolm, out to Laird and Ewan territory, this may be worth consideration. It also sounds just like the Yiddish word for homey.
  19. Jura

    • Description:

      Jura is an uncommon masculine name with diverse origins across multiple cultures. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish and Czech, it functions as a diminutive of names like Juraj or Jerzy (forms of George), meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' In Scottish contexts, it may reference the Isle of Jura, giving it geographical significance. The name also appears in Lithuanian and other Baltic languages with ancient roots. With its brief two syllables and straightforward pronunciation, Jura has a strong, distinctive quality across languages. Though rare as a given name in English-speaking countries, it has maintained consistent usage in Eastern European nations. The name's cross-cultural nature gives it versatility, while its brevity creates a strong, memorable impression. Jura appeals to parents seeking a simple yet uncommon name with international connections.

  20. Keir

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dark, black"

    • Description:

      Keir is a single-syllable name that packs a lot of punch, might suggest -- thanks to its similarity to the word care -- a caring person. Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician and head of the Labour Party since 2020. Keir Dullea is an American actor who starred in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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