Scotland Origin · Name Guide

200 Beautiful Scotland Baby Names (With Meanings & Origins)

Browse 537 Scotland baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Scotland Girl Names
  2. Scotland Boy Names
  3. Scotland Unisex Names

Scotland names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Scotland names

  • Scotland names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Scotland Girl Names

140 girl names of Scotland origin — showing top 120

1
Ailea
rocky place
2
Ailie
Noble, light, shining
3
Ailsa
Scottish
4
Allison
English
5
Aberdeen
a place of mouth of the river Dee
6
Ailia
Derived from Ailsa, meaning 'Elf victory'.
7
Aisla
Isle
8
Ainslee
Scottish
9
Ainslie
From the landscape; 'one's own meadow'.
10
Airlie
From the hare’s meadow
11
Aynsley
one's own meadow
12
Bailie
bailiff; one in charge of a district
13
Baillie
Scottish Gaelic
14
Blayre
Scottish
15
Beedie
Scottish
16
Bernda
brave as a bear
17
Blyth
from the site of the blithe river or cheerful river
18
Brydie
A beloved name with deep roots
19
Clydean
from the Clyde River
20
Correen
maiden
21
Cloi
a measure of land
22
Catriona
pure
23
Cairn
a heap of stones, a memorial or mark of a burial ground
24
Ceilidh
Scottish Gaelic
25
Ceil
slender, thin
26
Chree
a variant of 'Shree'
27
Caitland
pure land
28
Camas
the attractive one
29
Cailley
slender, fair
30
Cailie
Irish
31
Davina
beloved
32
Donalda
meaning 'world ruler'
33
Dinna
Dark
34
Deelda
Noble or bright
35
Dulse
English
36
Darsie
the beloved
37
Donella
A feminine form of Donald, meaning 'ruler of the world'.
38
Donaldeen
a blend of Donald and the suffix -een, meaning 'little Donald'
39
Ethie
Scottish
40
Eilidh
Scottish Gaelic
41
Eilean
island
42
Eardie
feminine form of Eard
43
Enzie
Diminutive of 'Enid', which means 'soul' or 'life'.
44
Ellean
Scottish
45
Elspeth
Scottish
46
Eadie
Rich in war
47
Ferrie
smith
48
Fynley
Fair-haired hero
49
Fynlie
fair-haired; from the Finn river
50
Glatha
Glow, light
51
Gaythel
Scottish Gaelic
52
Grissel
Old Norse
53
Grisell
Old German
54
Grizel
Scottish
55
Huntlie
from the hunter's meadow
56
Isobell
God is my oath
57
Islay
Scottish Gaelic
58
Idona
Scottish Gaelic
59
Islie
island
60
Ismay
ises and maid
61
Ishbel
Devoted to God
62
Imrie
derived from the surname which is a variant of the Old Norse 'Ymir', meaning 'a great river'.
63
Kirstan
follower of Christ
64
Keather
pure, clear
65
Kelbie
from the owner's estate
66
Kirston
Christian, follower of Christ
67
Kirstin
Derived from 'Christine', meaning 'follower of Christ'.
68
Kinna
Knowledge or wisdom.
69
Kerlyht
a female raven or crow
70
Kirstie
follower of Christ
71
Kirsty
A form of 'Christina,' meaning 'follower of Christ.'
72
Katriona
Scottish Gaelic
73
Kathileen
Irish
74
Keltie
From the spring or river
75
Lachan
Of the lake
76
Lilias
lily
77
Lockie
From the lake
78
Lyndis
From the island in the lake
79
Loistene
Scottish
80
Lochlynn
from the land of lakes
81
Lillias
Latin
82
Madailein
a variant of Madeline, meaning 'high tower' or 'woman from Magdala'
83
Murlie
Scottish
84
Maclayne
son of the warrior
85
Maragaret
Greek
86
Maghann
Pearl
87
Mhairi
Scottish Gaelic
88
Mais
A pearl
89
Maisie
A diminutive form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.
90
Malise
eagle
91
Mirren
sea-fort
92
Maclay
Gaelic
93
Mclaine
Scottish Gaelic
94
Murdie
from the marsh
95
Mackenziee
Son of the wise ruler; derived from the Gaelic name MacCoinnich.
96
Mathie
Gift of God
97
Margert
A derivative of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.
98
Mackenze
Scottish
99
Malora
Chief of the Sea
100
Maclynn
Scottish
101
Moyra
bitter
102
Maysie
pearl
103
Macall
son of the furrow
104
Mhari
Scottish Gaelic
105
Mackennah
Son of the sea
106
Mailie
a form of the name Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'beloved by God'
107
Mairi
beloved
108
Mareda
Believed to be a variation of 'Mairead', which means 'pearl'.
109
Murna
A variant of 'Moira', which means 'star' or 'light'.
110
Margare
Pearl
111
Margaet
Pearl
112
McNeva
A beloved name with deep roots
113
McKinlea
Son of the Church
114
Malvina
Smooth brow
115
Mckenzey
son of the wise ruler
116
Macle
Son of the battle
117
Mckinnah
Born of fire
118
Melvina
smooth or soft
119
Morag
Great or sea hill
120
McKae
son of the battle

Scotland Boy Names

290 boy names of Scotland origin — showing top 120

1
Argyl
from Argyll, a historic region in Scotland
2
Atrick
Irish
3
Allistair
defender of the people
4
Aleck
Defender of men
5
Athol
from the grassy land
6
Aleister
Defender of mankind
7
Alasdair
Scottish Gaelic
8
Alistair
Defender of mankind
9
Archibald
Genuine, bold, brave
10
Allistor
Defender of mankind
11
Arran
Pillar
12
Alick
Scottish
13
Annan
A diminutive of the name Anson, meaning 'son of the man'.
14
Alaster
defender of the people
15
Alastar
Defender of men
16
Alrick
Noble ruler
17
Alastair
Defender of the people
18
Alistar
Scottish Gaelic
19
Archy
Bold; brave; genuine
20
Angus
One strength
21
Arec
Scottish
22
Bruce
from the brushwood thicket
23
Boswell
from the woodland estate
24
Buchanan
from the (place of) birch trees
25
Brydon
Scottish
26
Burness
Scottish
27
Broch
Scottish Gaelic
28
Bain
builder
29
Byrce
Scottish Gaelic
30
Balmore
Scottish Gaelic
31
Balfour
from the town of Balfour
32
Baird
Piper; poet
33
Blaik
The pale one.
34
Beattie
Blessed or fortunate
35
Brogyn
a dark or muddy place
36
Brig
A bridge or a settlement
37
Breckan
Scottish
38
Baine
fair, pale
39
Boyde
Yellow, blonde
40
Buckie
from the buckhorn
41
Barr
the top of a hill
42
Chalmers
server of a diversion
43
Cairon
of the marsh
44
Creig
Rocky outcrop; cliff.
45
Cread
Fierce, brave
46
Cail
a narrow, small or slender person
47
Crichton
A beloved name with deep roots
48
Camerson
crooked nose
49
Caledon
Scottish Gaelic
50
Camm
crooked or bent
51
Crae
rocky place.
52
Caled
The hard one
53
Callister
Gaelic
54
Coire
hollow or cauldron
55
Croy
from the hill or from the round hill
56
Carmichael
Son of the chapel
57
Chivas
Historically associated with 'branch' or 'to pluck'.
58
Camerone
Crooked nose
59
Cameron
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
60
Cragi
A form of Craig, meaning 'rock' or 'cliff'.
61
Cleland
cloidhne
62
Cowan
Scottish Gaelic
63
Crag
Rocky hill; craggy place
64
Casten
From the castle
65
Corron
charioteer
66
Condy
strong willed
67
Chisholm
Scottish Gaelic
68
Carr
From the marsh
69
Criag
Scottish Gaelic
70
Druey
Scottish
71
Dougals
Scottish Gaelic
72
Donlad
world ruler
73
Doneld
ruler of the world
74
Darnley
from the thorny hill
75
Donnald
Scottish
76
Dougal
Scottish Gaelic
77
Doulgas
A beloved name with deep roots
78
Darvel
From the land of the deer
79
Dougald
Dubhgall
80
Durward
keeper of the door
81
Duglas
black stream
82
Doak
from the oak tree
83
Dougles
dark river
84
Drummond
From the ridge
85
Donaldson
Son of Donald
86
Duff
Dark complexioned; black
87
Doanld
world ruler
88
Ddnald
Scottish Gaelic
89
Dowl
Scottish Gaelic
90
Durie
From the 'place of the pine.'
91
Dalziel
from the meadow
92
Daer
beloved, dear
93
Douglus
Dark water
94
Duard
Guardian or protector
95
Dyce
Scottish
96
Dunbar
Scottish Gaelic
97
Daid
Beloved
98
Danald
Derived from 'Donald', meaning 'ruler of the world'
99
Elrick
noble ruler, from the elder tree
100
Ewart
Guardian of the estate
101
Ewan
born of the yew tree
102
Erskine
Scottish Gaelic
103
Euin
Young warrior
104
Erskin
from the land of the oak tree
105
Ewen
Scottish Gaelic
106
Eudon
wealthy ruler
107
Forbes
Field or pasture
108
Frizell
from the thicket
109
Flem
from Flanders
110
Fraser
Strawberry
111
Frasier
strawberry
112
Friddie
peaceful ruler
113
Fleming
flame
114
Ferguson
Son of Fergus.
115
Glenmore
valley of the wild
116
Govan
Scottish Gaelic
117
Geddes
from the grassy place
118
Grahm
Gravel homestead.
119
Glendle
derived from the elements 'glen' meaning 'valley' and 'del' meaning 'dweller'
120
Galloway
Scottish Gaelic

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Scotland Unisex Names

107 gender-neutral names of Scotland origin — showing top 107

1
Adair
From the oak tree ford.
2
Allister
defender of mankind
3
Ainsley
One's own meadow
4
Allan
little rock or harmony
5
Afton
from the Afton river
6
Argyle
from the land of the Gaels
7
Alec
Scottish
8
Alister
Scottish
9
Blane
Yellow, dark; or one who is thin
10
Boyd
blond; yellow hair
11
Brae
a hillside or slope
12
Bryne
The hill
13
Barclay
English
14
Bell
English
15
Binnie
A pet form of the name Benita, which means 'blessed'.
16
Brodie
ditch or muddy place
17
Breck
freckled
18
Bonny
pretty, attractive
19
Bonnie
Scottish
20
Craig
rock or crag
21
Cheyne
oak tree
22
Cloy
to enclose or to shut off; a diminutive of cloyce.
23
Calder
From the cold river
24
Campbell
Caimbeul
25
Callum
dove
26
Clyde
Scottish
27
Currie
From the name of a place
28
Cailean
cub, young man
29
Davie
Beloved
30
Douglas
Scottish
31
Dominie
lord, master
32
Donaldá
World ruler
33
Duncan
dark warrior
34
Dinnie
A feminine variant of other names
35
Elgin
Scottish Gaelic
36
Elsie
God's promise
37
Effie
Well spoken, eloquent
38
Finlay
fair-haired hero
39
Fiona
white, fair
40
Findlay
Fair hero
41
Finnie
Scottish
42
Glenis
From the glen
43
Glen
valley
44
Guthrie
From the windswept height
45
Garnie
Scottish
46
Gillie
servant of the church
47
Greer
watchful; alert
48
Gean
gift
49
Graham
Scottish
50
Glenn
Scottish Gaelic
51
Harvie
Eager, ardent, or enthusiastic
52
Irving
Scottish
53
Iona
island
54
Irwin
green / fresh water
55
Iver
Scandinavian
56
Irvine
Green water
57
Kelsie
Derived from a surname, meaning 'from the Ceallach' or 'holly'.
58
Kirkland
church land
59
Kirk
church
60
Kampbell
crooked mouth
61
Lundin
Scandinavian
62
Lorna
From the name 'Lorn', meaning 'from the place of the lorn'.
63
Langstyn
from the long stone or rock
64
Lochlyn
Scottish
65
Lain
Deliverer
66
Lindsay
island of linden trees
67
Leslie
Scottish
68
Lennox
From the elm tree; a place name.
69
Leven
Flood or river
70
Lachlan
from the land of lakes
71
Lenn
Scottish
72
Mackinzie
Son of the fair one
73
McKay
Scottish
74
Mclean
son of the servant of John
75
Macen
Son of the warrior.
76
McAllister
son of the follower of St. John
77
Malvin
Servant of the church
78
Myrl
English
79
Maclaine
Son of the servant of the church
80
Mc
Scottish/Irish
81
Maclaren
son of the champion
82
Mathison
son of Matthew
83
McKenzie
Scottish Gaelic
84
Macallan
derived from 'MacAllan', meaning 'son of Allan'
85
Mackay
From the Mackay family, meaning 'son of the battle' in Scottish Gaelic.
86
Maxwell
From the 'Mack's well,' meaning the well of the son of 'Mack'.
87
McKinnon
son of the fair one
88
Makenzie
Son of the brave one
89
McRae
Scottish
90
Malcolm
Devotee of Saint Columba
91
Mackie
son of the gatekeeper
92
Nesbit
Scottish
93
Ramsay
from Ramsay Island
94
Roderick
famous power
95
Stewart
Scottish
96
Stuart
Scottish
97
Stirling
From the stream, or place of the river
98
Scotland
Land of the Scots
99
Scot
From Scotland
100
Torren
Thunder
101
Tavish
Scottish Gaelic
102
Torry
The place name derived from 'Torr' meaning 'hill'
103
Tavis
A variant of 'David', meaning 'beloved'.
104
Tyrie
Land or territory
105
Tait
cheerful
106
Wardie
Scottish
107
Wallace
foreigner, Welshman

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