![]() SCOTT – First a surname, then a given name, used as literally as it sounds, given to a person who either came from Scotland or spoke Scottish Gaelic.NEIL – Another name you may not have even realised was Scottish, Neil hails from the Gaelic name Niall, which is could mean ‘ champion’ or ‘ cloud’, depending upon who you speak to.It was the name of four great kings of Scotland starting from the 10th century. MALCOLM – This classic came from the Scottish Gaelic ‘Máel Coluim’, which means ‘ disciple of Saint Columba’.This was also the surname of a very long line of Scottish nobles. KEITH – Used as a given name since the 19th century, but originally a Scottish surname which was derived from a place name.ISLA – Taken from the name of the Island of Islay, which lies off of the west coast of Scotland, and is believed to literally mean ‘Island’.IONA – Old Norse in origin and taken from the name of the island off of Scotland, where Saint Columba founded a monastery.But although the Frasers adopted the strawberry on their coat of arms, the accuracy of this story is widely disputed. ![]() Some take it to mean ‘strawberry’ from the French word ‘fraisiers’, for strawberry plants, as their clan lands in Neidpath were abundant with strawberries. FRASER – This name has been taken from the Scottish surname, of which the origin is actually unknown.DONALD – Popular all around the English-speaking world and inspired by the Gaelic name Domhnall which means ‘ ruler of the world’, this was the name of two 9th-century kings of the Scots and Picts.CRAIG – Originally a Scottish surname, derived from the Gaelic word ‘creag’ meaning crag or rocks, this name used to be given to a man who lived near a crag.Here we have gathered together 10 of the best and most mainstream Scottish names and their meaning for you to get started: And then there are the classic Scottish names that have filtered out, the old-time favourites, those names that you have heard for decades and can instantly picture the kilt. Some names of Scottish origin have become so widely used that you may not even have realised where they hail from. Popular Scottish NamesĪ sleeping ‘Bairn’ – the Scottish name for a child But now, their usage is becoming more widespread, namely thanks to television, movies and books, with more and more Scottish names becoming popular throughout the rest of the UK and even around the world. Or perhaps more aptly, would you be able to pronounce any Scottish names if you saw them? Maybe you are interested to find out more about the history and heritage of some of the more unusual names, or maybe you are looking for inspiration for what to name your wee sprog on the way, especially if they have a Scottish connection! Then we’ve got you covered here!Īll across Scotland, from Northern most Dunnet head, all the way down to the most Southern Mull of Galloway, Scottish names are widely used and really capture the spirit of Scottish heritage. Would you recognise a Scottish name when you saw one? The Most Popular Baby Names in Scotland in 2020!.What are the current most popular Scottish surnames?.What does Mac/Mc mean in Scottish names?.
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