Scottish
names are used in the country of Scotland as well as elsewhere in the Western World as a result of the Scottish diaspora. See also
about Scottish names.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ailsie f ScotsDiminutive of
Alison. In recent years, this name has occasionally been used as a diminutive of
Ailsa.
Alisaunder m Scots, Medieval English, LiteratureScots form and medieval English variant of
Alexander. 'King Alisaunder' or 'Kyng Alisaunder', dating from the end of the 13th century or the early 14th century, is a Middle English romance or romantic epic telling the story of Alexander the Great's career from his youth, through his successful campaigns against the Persian king
Darius and other adversaries, his discovery of the wonders of the East, and his untimely death.
Annaple f ScottishScottish form of
Annabel. Sir Walter Scott used it for two characters (both nurses) in his Waverley series of novels.
Artagan m Scottish GaelicA diminutive of the Gaelic name
Artair, which is thought to mean "bear" or "stone". Also refers to the ancient Celtic word "art" which has three meanings: "a stone", "God" and "noble".
Báine f & m Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Irish MythologyAn Irish name meaning "whiteness, pallor". In Irish Mythology, Báine was a princess, daughter of Tuathal Techtmar, ancestor of the kings of Ireland. "Cailín na Gruaige Báine" and "Bruach na Carraige Báine" are the names of two traditional Irish songs.... [
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Bethóc f Scottish Gaelic, Medieval ScottishDerived from Scottish Gaelic
beatha meaning "life", and therefore is related to the name
Beathag. Most known bearers of this name include Bethóc Ingen mac Maíl Coluim, daughter of Malcolm II, King of Alba, as well as Bethóc, Prioress of Iona, daughter of Somerled, Lord of Argyll.
Bonnibell f ScottishBonnibell means "pretty" "cheerful" and Is a character from the show adventure time
Bunty f Scots, EnglishOriginally an English and Scottish term of endearment derived from Scots
buntin "plump, short and stout" referring to a plump child (possibly with the intended meaning of "good healthy baby" or "dear little one")... [
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Caillic f ScottishDerived from the Gaelic word
caileag meaning "girl", or possibly from the related word
cailleach meaning "old woman", which is also the name of a Scottish and Irish mythological figure (see
Beira) and comes from Old Irish
caillech "veiled (one)", from
caille "veil", an early loanword from Latin
pallium "a cloak" (i.e., the ecclesiastical garment worn by nuns).
Cairn f & m ScottishOld Irish and Scottish name, originally from Carn, which changed to Caibre, which changed to Cairney.... [
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Ceallan m Scottish, IrishFound in Irish History and is a modern place name in Scotland. Possibly related to the Gaelic name
Ceallach. Wanted to name my son Kelly (Wife thought it was a girls name) and came across this place name in Scotland... [
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Chairlie m ScotsDiminutive of
Chairles. 'Wae's me for Prince Chairlie' is a Scottish song whose theme is the aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 1745.
Cobb m ScottishI was told that it is a slang term given to a "man of large or imposing stature" that means lump or chunk of something.
Colla m Scottish, Irish, Irish MythologyThis is said to have been the name of three warrior brothers who founded the Irish kingdom of Airgialla and whose descendents ruled the Scottish kingdom of Dal Riada. ... [
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Darroch m ScottishThe name Darroch is said to derive from Macdara which is Scottish Gaelic for ''son of oak''.
Doddie m ScottishScottish diminutive of George. Possibly originating from the Gaelic form of George, Deòrsa.
Eisia m & f ScottishThis name was found etched onto a silver vessel in East Lothian, Scotland. It was accompanied by the names Bri, Camulogeni, Con and Frymiacus. Its meaning is unknown and whether the name was Eisia alone or Eisia with something else following it is also unknown as it was barley legible.
Eriskay f ScottishFrom the name of the Scottish island of
Eriskay. It derives from Old Norse for "Eric's Isle", see
Eric.
Fionella f ScottishThe Italian Fiorella (little flower) + Fiona (the princess). Cinderella + Fiona. I created it, but also found it was supposedly a Scottish name as well according to google.