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Scottish names starting with M include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to Scottish heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes Scottish-origin names so enduring.

Scottish names starting with M — quick facts

  • 27 Scottish names begin with the letter M
  • 5 girl names, 20 boy names
  • Scottish names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Scottish Girl Names Starting With M

5 girl names

#166
Scottish
Scottish
#4705
Scottish↑ Rising
Scottish
Scottish↑ Rising
son of the wise ruler
Scottish
Scottish
Scottish
son of the fair hero

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Scottish Boy Names Starting With M

20 boy names

#545
Scottish↑ Rising
a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'
#656
Scottish↑ Rising
son of
#687
Scottish
Who is like God?
#799
Scottish
Scottish
#1024
Scottish
Scottish
#1026
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic
#1303
Scottish
Son of the servant
#1409
Scottish
meaning 'son of the servant of the church'
#1479
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic
#1671
Scottish
son of the battle
#1834
Scottish
Gaelic
#1857
Scottish
Sea warrior
#1994
Scottish
son of Donald
#5180
Scottish↑ Rising
Derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'son of the servant of Saint John'.
#6384
Scottish
Son of the warrior
#8042
Scottish↑ Rising
Scottish Gaelic
#8661
Scottish↑ Rising
son of the servant of St. John
#9464
Scottish↑ Rising
Boar's son
Scottish
From the mouth of the River Roe
Scottish
Disciple of St. Columba

Scottish Unisex Names Starting With M

2 gender-neutral names

#1208
Scottish
near the moor
#1387
Scottish
from the land by the river