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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Scottish; and the pattern is *s* or v*.
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Achaius m Scottish
Scottish given name meaning 'Friend of a horse'.
Æneasina f Scottish
Female name from Highlands of Scotland... [more]
Aibhse f Scottish Gaelic
From Scottish Gaelic aibhse meaning "sprite" or "specter".
Ailison f Scots
Scots form of Alison.
Ailsie f Scots
Diminutive of Alison. In recent years, this name has occasionally been used as a diminutive of Ailsa.
Aisbit m Scots
Reduced form of Archibald.
Aishender m Scots
Scots form of Alexander.
Alaster m Scots
Scots form of Alasdair.
Alisaunder m Scots, Medieval English, Literature
Scots 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.
Allaster m Scottish (Anglicized, Rare)
Anglicized form of Alasdair. This name was used on a character in Sir Walter Scott's 'Rob Roy' (1818).
Allissaid f Scots (Archaic), Medieval Scottish
Scots phonetic variant of Gaelic Ealasaid found in the early 16th century.
Angnes f Medieval German, Medieval Scottish, Scots (Archaic)
Medieval southern German variant of Agnes reflecting the southern German pronunciation. It is also a Scots variant of Agnes which was recorded in the late Middle Ages.
Angusina f Scottish
Feminine form of Angus.
Babbs f Scots
Scots diminutive of Barbara.
Bearnas f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Berenice, this name is also considered a feminine form of Bearnard.
Beasag f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Bessie.
Beasaidh f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Bessie.
Beigis f Scots (Archaic), Medieval Scottish
Diminutive of Margaret (compare English Peggy).
Beitiris f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Beatrice.
Brùs m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Bruce.
Caristiona f Scottish Gaelic (Rare)
Variant of Cairistìona. Caristiona. Hebridean Sea Poem No. 1 is a 1920 composition by Granville Bantock.
Chairles m Scots
Scots form of Charles.
Chirsee f Scots
Orcadian Scots form of Girzie.
Ciorstan f Scottish
Diminutive of Cairistìona influenced by Danish Kirsten. It is the original Scottish form of Kirstin.
Còiseam m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Constantinus (see Constantine).
Criosaidh f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Chrissie.
Crìsdean m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Christopher.
Deòras m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of George
Dickson m English, Scottish
Transferred use of the surname Dickson.
Dooglas m Scots
Scots form of Douglas.
Eairrdsidh m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish adoption of Archie.
Easabell f Scots
Scots form of Isabel.
Easie f Scots
Short form of Easabell.
Eesac m Scots
Scots form of Isaac.
Eesie f Scots
Diminutive of Easabell.
Eisia m & f Scottish
This 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.
Ellison f Scots
Scots form of Alison.
Elsbeth f Scots (Rare), German
Ulster Scots variant of Elspeth and German contracted form of Elisabeth.
Elshender m Scottish
Scottish form of Alexander
Elshiner m Scots
Scots form of Alexander.
Elsie f Scots
Diminutive of Ellison.
Elspa f Scots (Archaic)
Variant of Elspeth via the other variant forms Elspath and Elspat.
Elspaith f Scots (Archaic), Medieval Scottish
Medieval Scots variant of Elspeth.
Elspat f Scottish (Archaic), Folklore
Medieval variant of Elspeth. This name is notably borne by the protagonist of the Child ballad "Lady Elspat", about a lady who falls in love with a page named Sweet William, only for the two to be imprisoned by the former's mother.
Elspie f Scottish
Diminutive of Elspeth
Elspit f Scottish
Scottish form of Elizabeth
Eriska f Scottish
From the name of the Scottish island of Eriska.
Eriskay f Scottish
From the name of the Scottish island of Eriskay. It derives from Old Norse for "Eric's Isle", see Eric.
Erswald m Scots
Scots form of Archibald.
Eseciel m Scottish Gaelic, Welsh
Scottish and Welsh form of Ezekiel.
Eustie m Scottish
Diminutive of Eustace.
Eysie f Scots
Scots diminutive of Isabel and Isabella.
Ferris m & f English (Rare), Irish, Scottish
Transferred use of the surname Ferris. See also Fergus.
Floireans f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Florence.
Frauncis m Scots
Scots form of Francis.
Geillis f Scottish
Variant of Gelis.
Gelis f Scots (Archaic), Medieval Scottish
Medieval Scots name of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a Scots form of Gelgéis and a Scots form of Gilia.
Giles f Scots (Archaic)
Scots variant of Gillian.
Gille Chrìost m Scottish Gaelic
Original Scottish Gaelic form of Gilchrist. This name used to be Anglicized as Christopher.
Gilliondras m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Andrew, meaning "son of Andrew"
Giorsal f Scottish (Rare)
Possibly a Gaelic form of Griselda. It was often Anglicized as Grace.
Girsell f Scottish
A name used in 16th-17th century Scotland.
Gormshuil f Scottish Gaelic
Means "blue eye" in Scottish Gaelic, from gorm "blue" and sùil "eye".
Hammish m Biblical, Scottish
Variant form of the name Hamish... [more]
Hansi m German, Scots
German and Shetlandic Scots diminutive of Hans. As a German name, it is rarely, if ever, used as a given name in its own right.
Henders m Scots
Diminutive of Hender.
Hùisdean m Scottish Gaelic
Variant of Ùisdean. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Hugh.
Isbal f Manx, Scots
Manx variant of Ysbal and Scots adaptation of Iseabal.
Isbell f Scots (Archaic), Medieval Scottish, American (Rare)
Variant of Isbel, which in the case of the Scots name is an approach at a phonetic spelling of Gaelic Iseabail.
Iseabal f Irish (Rare), Scottish Gaelic (Rare)
Irish variant of Isibéal and Scottish variant of Iseabail.
Isie f Scots
Scots diminutive of Isabel.
Isobelle f Scottish
Variant of Isobel.
Jeames m Scots
Scots form of James.
Jeams m Scots
Scots form of James.
Jeamsie m Scots
Diminutive of Jeams.
Jeeles m & f Scots
Variant of both masculine and feminine Giles.
Jeson m Scots
Scots form of Jason.
Jessag f Scots
Caithness Scots variant of Jessie 1.
Jinse f Scots
Diminutive of Jean 2.
Jinsie f Scots
Scots diminutive of Jean 2.
Jovis m Scots
Scots diminutive of Joseph.
Kersty f Scottish
Variant of Kirsty.
Kingsford m Scottish, African
Transferred use of the surname Kingsford.
Kirst f Scottish
Short form of Kirsten.
Krusoe m Scottish
Variant of Crusoe.
Leodhas m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Lewis.
Lowrans m Scots (Archaic), Medieval Scottish
Medieval Scots variant of Lowrence.
Luthais m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Louis.
Mansie m Scots
Scots diminutive of Manus, a variant of Magnus.
Maois m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Moses
Mause f Scots
Diminutive of Mairy.
Mausie f Scots
Diminutive of Mause.
Megs f Scots
Diminutive of Meg.
Megsie f Scots
Diminutive of Meg.
Meysie f Scots
Diminutive of Mey.
Nanse f Scots
Diminutive of Agnes.
Nansie f Scots
Scots diminutive of Agnes.
Nepps f Scots
Diminutive of Elspeth.
Nes m Scottish (Rare)
Scottish masculine name meaning headland
Nessie f English, Scottish
Originally a diminutive of Agnes, used independently from at least the 18th century. It is now also used as a diminutive of Vanessa... [more]
Oilbhreis m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Oliver.
Orris m English (Rare), Scottish
Transferred use of the surname Orris.
Osla f Faroese, Scots (Archaic)
Faroese variant and Shetlandic Scots adoption of Ásla. As a Shetlandic name, Osla was usually Anglicized as Ursula.
Ossie m Scots
Shetlandic Scots form of Ási. This name used to be Anglicized as Hosea.
Ossit m Scots
Reduced form of Oswald.
Paterson m English (Rare), Scottish (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Paterson.
Peemser m Scots
Diminutive of Peem.
Prainnseas m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Francis.
Prentiss m & f English, Scottish
Transferred use of the surname Prentiss.
Rasmar m Scots
Shetlandic Scots form of Erasmus.
Ros m Scottish (Rare), Irish (Rare), English (British, Rare)
Variant of Ross occasionally used in Ireland.
Ruiseart m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Richard.
Samel m Scots
Scots form of Samuel.
Samhain m & f English (Modern, Rare), Scottish (Modern, Rare)
From Irish and Scottish Gaelic Samhain, referring to the Gaelic festival, marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter, which is celebrated on the evening of 31st October and 1st November.
Sammel m Scots, Medieval Dutch
Scots and medieval Dutch form of Samuel.
Sannag m Scots
Diminutive of Alexander, used in Caithness.
Sannagie m Scots
Diminutive of Sannag.
Sannock m Scots
Diminutive of Alexander.
Saumal m Scots
Scots form of Samuel.
Saummie m Scots
Diminutive of Saumal.
Saundi f Scottish
Derived from Saundra/Alexandra
Saundy m Scots
Variant of Sandy.
Saurah f Scots
Scots form of Sarah.
Sawnie m Scots
Variant of Sandy.
Schewart m Scottish
Shetlandic variant of Sigurðr found in 17th century Shetland Islands. This appears to be the most common variant of this name.
Searán f Scottish Gaelic
The name Sharon is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means Of The Fertile Plain.... [more]
Seàrlaid f Scottish
Scottish form of Charlotte (compare Séarlait), sometimes associated with the name Teàrlag (which was Anglicized as Charlotte).
Seasaidh f Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Jessie 1. The name coincides with the future tense of the Scottish Gaelic verb seas "to stand".
Seathan m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of John via Old French Jehan.
Seem m Scots
Short form of Seemon.
Seemie m Scots
Diminutive of Seem.
Seemon m Scots
Scots form of Simon 1. In some places it is also used as a Scots form of Sigmund or Simeon.
Seocan m Scottish Gaelic
Diminutive of Seoc.
Seonaidh m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Johnny.
Seumasina f Scottish Gaelic (Archaic)
Feminine form of Seumas, anglicized as Jamesina.
Shanachie f & m Scottish Gaelic, Irish
Irish word for "a skilled teller of tales or legends, especially Gaelic ones." From the Scots Gaelic word seanachaidh, from Old Irish senchaid, variant of senchae, meaning historian, derived from sen, meaning old.
Shanet f Scots (Archaic)
Scots phonetic variant of Gaelic Seònaid.
Shaylon m Scottish Gaelic
Shaylon as a boy's name is related to the Gaelic name Shea. The meaning of Shaylon is "admirable
Sheumais m Scots
Scots adoption of the vocative case of Seumas due to mistaking it for the nominative case.
Shoord m Scots
Shetlandic Scots form of Sigurd. The name is occasionally Anglicized as George.
Shoosan f Scots
Scots form of Susan.
Shoosie f Scots
Diminutive of Shoosan.
Shuggie m Scots
Diminutive of Shug.
Shuggy m Scots
Scots diminutive of Hugh.
Shusan f Scots
Scots form of Susan.
Shusie f Scots
Diminutive of Shusan.
Sibbie f Scots
Diminutive of Easabell.
Sìle f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic cognate of Síle.
Sim m Scottish, English
Short form of Simon 1.
Simie m Scottish
Diminutive of Sim.
Sìoltach m Scottish Gaelic
Original Scottish Gaelic form of Sholto.
Sìomon m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Simon 1.
Sitheag f Scottish Gaelic (Archaic)
Derived from Middle Gaelic sidhach "wolf", this name is now extinct but was "common in the 17th century".
Siubhan f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic cognate of Siobhán. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Judith.
Siùsan f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Susan and Susannah.
Sizzie f Scots
Shetlandic Scots diminutive of Easabell.
Steen m Scots
Scots form of Stephen.
Stroma f English (British), Scottish, Literature
From the name of a Scottish island off Caithness, uninhabited since 1961, which derives from the Norse Straumey meaning "island in the stream" or "current". This was the name of a character in the British children's novel Broken Soup (2008) by Jenny Valentine.
Struan m Scottish
Transferred use of the surname Struan.
Suphy f Scots
Scots diminutive of Sophia.
Sutherland m & f Scottish (Rare), English (Rare)
Scottish regional name that described a person who came from the former county by this name, which got its name from Old Norse suðroen "southern" and land "land". It was called the South Land because it was south of Scandinavia and south of the Norse colonies of Orkney and Shetland Islands.
Synnie f Scots
Shetlandic Scots form of Signy.
Tamas m Scots
Scots form of Thomas.
Tammas m Scots
Scots form of Thomas.
Vaila f Scottish, Norwegian (Rare)
Taken from the name of a small island off the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is a traditional Shetlandic girls' name.
Vairi f Scottish
Variant of Mhairi.
Vanora f Scottish (Archaic), English (British, Archaic)
Variant of Wannour or Wannore, an old Scottish form of Guenore (see Guinevere)... [more]
Veyatie f Scottish (Rare)
From the name of Loch Veyatie in north-west Scotland (see Veyatie). This name is very rare.
Ysobel f Scottish (Rare, Archaic), Theatre
Variant of Isobel. Ysobel Stewart of Fasnacloich (1882-1968) co-founded the 'Scottish Country Dance Society' in 1923.... [more]