There are many ways to honor your family’s heritage, and naming your child based on that heritage is a great way to do so.
Named from the features of the Scottish landscape, or inspired from Gaelic folklore, Scottish names reflect the ancient and rich culture of the Scots. Some of the most popular names like Aaran, Amelia, Laydon, or Tearlach reflect the strength of the Scots, while others like Ava, Broc, Lochlan and Matheson, honor the natural land. The deep rooted love of god and humanity is also shown in various names like Abbot, Jaine, Seonag and Mitchum.
So if you're looking to pass down a piece of history or family heritage, try out one of these popular Scottish baby names:
Scottish Baby Names for Boys:
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NAME |
MEANING |
GENDER |
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Aaran |
The meaning of aaran is enlightened, mountain or strength |
Boy |
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Abott |
The father or the priest |
Boy |
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Aklen |
A Scottish version of Alan. One who is a little rock |
Boy |
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Alistair |
Gaelic form of Alexander |
Boy |
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Aonghus |
Celtic - One Choice; A variant of name is Angus |
Boy |
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Bairn |
One who is a child at heart |
Boy |
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Bercilak |
The green knight; mighty and powerful |
Boy |
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Broc |
One who is like a badger |
Boy |
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Broden |
One who comes from the Brodie Castle in Scottish |
Boy |
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Brody |
A secon-born |
Boy |
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Cadyn |
Cadan's male child |
Boy |
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Cailin |
A child who is modern |
Boy |
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Calen |
People's victory |
Boy |
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Camdyn |
One who comes from the winding valley |
Boy |
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Carson |
A Scottish surname, unknown meaning |
Boy |
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Chrystal |
Crystal; a transparent clear solid |
Boy |
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Clellan |
Son of a follower of a Saint named Fillan |
Boy |
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Curra |
Spear; Hero |
Boy |
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Dawe |
A lucky and beloved individual |
Boy |
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Dickenson |
Patronymic name; a beloved individual |
Boy |
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Drummond |
One who is at the ridge |
Boy |
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Duglas |
Dark Stream or river |
Boy |
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Edborough |
A prosperous administrator |
Boy |
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Ervine |
a beautiful friend. |
Boy |
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Fraser |
Men from the forest; strawberries; a man with curly hair |
Boy |
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Gawen |
White color type of bird, hawk which used as a weapon in the battle field. |
Boy |
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Gillean |
The name Gillean is a Scottish, Gaelic name and means The Servant of St.John |
Boy |
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Graeme |
Graeme name means a farm home or a place to relax. In simple words a person with whom people feel relaxed |
Boy |
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Hackett |
Scottish and Norman Persons name |
Boy |
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Hendries |
Varian of Henry |
Boy |
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Kai |
The Scottish and American meaning is Fire, The Hawaiian is The Sea, Welsh meaning is Keeper of the keys |
Boy |
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Laydon |
Muscular, sttrong male individual |
Boy |
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Lochlan |
Lord of the lake |
Boy |
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Macall |
Son of the chief in battle |
Boy |
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Mackinnon |
Son of the fair born |
Boy |
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Maclay |
An amiable and youthful person |
Boy |
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Maclean |
Son of a beautiful man |
Boy |
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Mak |
To be the son of someone |
Boy |
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Manson |
A Scottish surname, son of Mangus |
Boy |
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Matheson |
A bear's son |
Boy |
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 Son of righteousness |
Boy |
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Mckay |
A son of fire |
Boy |
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Mitchum |
An angel who is closer to the God |
Boy |
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Ord |
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Boy |
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Paton |
A royal and humble person; warrior's town |
Boy |
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Rabbie |
A bright flame |
Boy |
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Raith |
Surname, means small fortress |
Boy |
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Steaphan |
One who wears the crown |
Boy |
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Struan |
He who lives near the stream |
Boy |
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Tearlach |
A strong man |
Boy |
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Tevis |
Scottish name meaning twin |
Boy |
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Thayne |
The landholder |
Boy |
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Thomeson |
Scottish surname, son of Thom |
Boy |
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Toren |
A craggy hilltop used as a watchtower |
Boy |
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Watson |
Son of Watt |
Boy |
Scottish Baby Names for Girls:
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NAME |
MEANING |
GENDER |
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Aberdine |
Woman from a city of Aberdeen; reliable |
Girl |
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Aisla |
From Ailsa Craig, a rocky islet in the Scottish Firth of Clyde. |
Girl |
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Amelia |
The one who is industrious, hard working and fertile |
Girl |
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Anabel |
A lovable person who solves problems |
Girl |
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Aria |
The one who is Lion of the Lords; Air, Song or Melody |
Girl |
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Ava |
A bird; a living organism of the ecosystem |
Girl |
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Bonie |
A woman who is gorgeous, beutiful |
Girl |
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Charlotte |
Feminine form of Charles; freeman |
Girl |
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Daviana |
A beloved person who is everyone's favourite |
Girl |
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Dolina |
It means ruler of the world. |
Girl |
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Eisla |
Devoted to God; name of a river; a fairy rock |
Girl |
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Elsea |
this means one who is devoted to god or is pledged to god. |
Girl |
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Emily |
a name that often signifies a hardwroking, dilligent and an industrious person. |
Girl |
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Eppie |
auspicious speech or good repute. |
Girl |
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Everallin |
a 3rd century historic figure. |
Girl |
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Fina |
One who shall add |
Girl |
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Gara |
Short or little woman. |
Girl |
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Grace |
Grace, which means decency with a special beauty. |
Girl |
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Halleigh |
Variation of Hailey whcih means Hay's meadow |
Girl |
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Isla |
Island |
Girl |
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Jaine |
A little girl who was a gift of God |
Girl |
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Kellina |
Kellina means Strong-Willed |
Girl |
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Levene |
Place of the Flood |
Girl |
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Lilias |
Rare variation of the name Lily, from flower name |
Girl |
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Maysie |
Scottish diminutive of Margaret, means pearl |
Girl |
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Nairna |
Dweller at the alder tree river |
Girl |
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Neale |
Follower, cup holder, victor, fighter. |
Girl |
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Nes |
A gentle person, from the headland |
Girl |
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Olivia |
The one who is closer to olive tree. |
Girl |
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Osla |
One who came from a steep place |
Girl |
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Paisleigh |
Variation of Paisley it means Church or Cemetery |
Girl |
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Peigi |
A peg; one who is governed by tradition |
Girl |
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Seonag |
Gaelic form of Joan, means God is merciful |
Girl |
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Sophie |
She is wise and clever |
Girl |
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Vertie |
Derived from Virtue |
Girl |
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Yvaine |
Evening star |
Girl |
Unisex Scottish Baby Names:
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NAME |
MEANING |
GENDER |
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Aed |
A fire, flame, burning fire |
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Aftyn |
Derived from Afton which was a place in Scotland that had Feminine Strength |
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Agan |
A unisex name which means beautiful or handsome and intelligent. In other meanings it means pearl, a precious stone which is very expensive. |
Unisex |
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Dallin |
Belonging to the meadow |
Unisex |
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Milligan |
A Christianity ritual of shaving head |
Unisex |
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Noah |
Relaxation, restful, harmony, calm. |
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Ogilvy |
His leniency and compassion shown towards offenders , disposition to be kind and forgiving |
Unisex |
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Thistle |
A name of a plant |
Unisex |
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