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Scottish names

#Name Meaning
1 MalmuiraDark skinned.
2 GilbertaFeminine form of Gilbert: Derived from the name Gilbride, meaning 'servant of St. Bridget'.
3 GilbertineFeminine form of Gilbert: Derived from the name Gilbride, meaning 'servant of St. Bridget'.
4 GilbrideServant of St. Bridget.
5 GilchristChrist policeman
6 GilleDownstairs gehaard, The youthful or dedicated to jupiter
7 GilleabartPledge.
8 GilleasbuigSacred and bold.
9 GillecriosdChrist bearer.
10 GillivrayServant of judgment.
11 GilmatSword bearer.
12 GilmerServant to the Virgin Mary
13 GilmoreServant to the Virgin Mary
14 GilroyServes the red-haired one, or ervant of the man with red hair. Both as a surname and given name.
15 Gioilamhuiredevoted
16 GiollaruaidhServes the red haired one.
17 GionnanFair skinned.
18 GiorsalGaelic form of Grizel.
19 Girfletreturns excalibur to the lake
20 GirvynRough.
21 Glaispercivals grandfather
22 GleannFrom the glen.
23 GlendaleValley.
24 GlendonFrom the dark glen.
25 GlendynValley.
26 GlenneValley. From the glen.
27 GlynnesFrom the glen. Valley.
28 GobhaA blacksmith
29 GodraidhPeace of God
30 GoraidhGod's peace.
31 GordainHero.
32 Gordanworthy
33 GordanaHeroic.
34 GordaniaHeroic.
35 GordonFrom the marshes. A surname and given name adopted from a Scottish place name. One of Scotland's great clans.
36 GordyFrom The Name GORDON
37 Gorloisigraines husband
38 Gorrea kingdom
39 Gorvenala knight
40 Gouveniaila knight
41 Goveniaylea knight
42 GowA blacksmith
43 GowanRainmaker
44 GradeyNoble
45 GraemeThis Scottish surname is a variant of the Lincolnshire place name Grantham, meaning Grant's homestead, or farm home, and is also a common given name. Famous bearer: British writer Graham Greene.
46 GrahamThis Scottish surname is a variant of the Lincolnshire place name Grantham, meaning Grant's homestead, and is also a common given name. Famous bearer: British writer Graham Greene.
47 GrahameThis Scottish surname is a variant of the Lincolnshire place name Grantham, meaning Grant's homestead, or farm home, and is also a common given name. Famous bearer: British writer Graham Greene.
48 Grainetaken from igraine
49 GrantOriginally a Scottish surname derived from the French 'grand', meaning tall or great. Now common both as a surname and given name. Famous bearer: American President Ulysses S. Grant.
50 Grearwatchful
51 GregorA variant of Gregory, meaning 'on the watch', which gave rise to the name McGregor.
52 Grierwatchful, vigilant
53 Griffytha murderer
54 Grifletreturns excalibur to the lake
55 Grigorireturns excalibur to the lake
56 Gringaletgawains horse
57 Gringoletgawains horse
58 GriorgairVigilant.
59 Grisandolea princess who dresses as a man
60 GrizelVariant of Griselda: From the Old German, meaning 'grey battle' or 'Christian battle'.
61 GrizelaScottish form of Grizelda: gray haired.
62 Gryffletkilled by lancelot
63 Guanhamaraarthurs queen
64 Guanhumoraarthurs queen
65 GunnWhite
66 GunnaWhite
67 Gurgalana pagan king
68 Gvenourarthurs queen
69 GylesServant
70 HamiltonA Scottish surname and place name of one of the great noble families of Scotland, and used as a given name since the 19th century.
71 HamishOccupier
72 HarailtLeader.
73 HayFrom the stockade.
74 HayeFrom the stockade.
75 HeckPossessor
76 HeckiePossessor
77 Hellekinfrench lover of morgan le fay
78 Helsinmother of lancelot
79 Hendersonson
80 Hensonruler King
81 Herzeloydepercivals mother
82 Hewieheart and mind
83 Hoelfather of isolde
84 HomeFrom the cave.
85 Houdaintristans dog
86 Houdenctristans dog
87 HoustonFrom Hugh's town. Place-name and surname. American West Texan general Sam Houston. A city in Texas USA.
88 HowelVariant of Hywel: Eminent. Attentive.
89 HumeFrom The River Island
90 HurleeTide.
91 HurlyTide.
92 Iaganthe little fiery one
93 IainGod is with us
94 IanYahweh is gracious
95 Ibliswife of lancelot
96 Idelleabundant
97 Igernemother of arthur
98 IngheaDaughter
99 IngheanDaughter.
100 InghinnDaughter.
101 InnesFrom the river island.
102 IomarArcher.
103 IomhairArcher-soldier
104 Ionaviolet
105 IonharWarrior bow
106 IrvinVariant of Ervin: Beautiful.
107 IrvineVariant of Ervin: Beautiful.
108 IrvingFrom the City. Friend, as a variant of Irvin.
109 IsaGod has sworn, or ice / iron
110 Isdemusknight of arthur
111 IseabalScottish form of Isabel: consecrated to God.
112 IshbelVariant of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth.
113 IslaVariant of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth.
114 IslayIsle of Islay, Scotland
115 IsobailDevoted to God.
116 IsobelGod has sworn
117 Isoudlover of tristan
118 Isoudelover of tristan
119 Itherkilled by percival
120 IverLord
121 Jackiehe heel grip
122 JacksonGod has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques.
123 Jackyhe heel grip
124 JacobaVariant of Jacobina: Supplanter. Feminine version of the name Jacob, used occasionally in Scotland.
125 JacobinaHe grabbed the heel, He will protect
126 Jaimehe heel grip
127 JaimeeOccupier
128 JaimelynnPet form of James used as a woman's name.
129 JaimiOccupier
130 JaimieOccupier
131 JainaYahweh is gracious
132 Jameyhe heel grip
133 JamiOccupier
134 JamiaPet form of James used as a woman's name.
135 Jamiehe heel grip
136 JamieleePet form of James used as a woman's name.
137 JamiesonOccupier
138 JamilynPet form of James used as a woman's name.
139 JamisonOccupier
140 JanGod is merciful
141 JanetGod is gracious
142 JanettaGod is gracious
143 JannetVariant of Jane; from the French Jeanette.
144 JannethVariant of Jane; from the French Jeanette.
145 JaymeeOccupier
146 JaymiePet form of James used as a woman's name.
147 JeanYahweh is gracious
148 JeanetteGod is gracious
149 JeanieGod is with us
150 JeanneYahweh is gracious
151 JeannetteGod is gracious
152 JeannieGod is with us
153 Jenfruitful
154 JessDiminutive of Jessie: A diminutive of Janet. Also a diminutive of Jessamine or Jessical.
155 JessieYahweh is
156 JockGod is gracious. A diminutive of John and influenced by Jack. Today, Jock is commonly used as a nickname for someone who is heavily involved in sports and has been used in the past as a nickname for a Scot or as a slang term for a Scottish soldier.
157 JockyGod is reconciling
158 Johfrita knight
159 JohnsonGod is with us
160 JohnstonFrom John's farm.
161 Kadeifrom the wetlands
162 Kaherdinbrother of isolde
163 Kaikeyholder
164 KaïneTribute.
165 KamForm of Cameron 'crooked nose.'.
166 KamdenWinding Valley. Form of Camden.
167 Kamdynvalley
168 KameronModern variant of Cameron used for girls.
169 KamronModern variant of Cameron used for girls.
170 Kanelinqesfather of tristan
171 Karenzalove
172 KayleighVariant of Kay and Kayla. Keeper of the keys; pure.
173 Kaynaa saints name
174 Kearthurs brother
175 KeilanSlender; fair.
176 KeillanSlender; fair.
177 KeinAncient
178 KeirA surname used occasionally as a first name since the late 19th century.
179 KeiteForest
180 Keithforest, forest
181 KeldenSlender; fair.
182 KelleSlender; fair.
183 Kelleestrong one variant of kelli, kelly
184 Kelleekastrong willed, caring and loving good charm
185 KellerLittle champion.
186 KellieVariant of Kelly: Wood. Surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century.
187 Kellinastrong willed, caring and loving good charm
188 KellyWar. Lively. Aggressive. An Irish surname that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century.
189 KelsoFrom Kelso
190 KendricRoyal chieftain. Jehovah has remembered. Surname.
191 KendrixRoyal chieftain. Surname.
192 KeninaHandsome, ardent
193 KennanAbbreviation of names beginning with 'Ken-'.
194 KennedyVariant of Cinneidid: Helmeted; helmed head.
195 KennerBrave chieftain.
196 KennethHandsome. Root of the surname MacKenzie. Famous Bearer: Kenneth Grahame (1859- 1932), author of The Wind in the Willows.
197 KenneyAbbreviation of Kenneth. Surname.
198 KennisBeautiful
199 KennonAbbreviation of Kenneth. Surname.
200 KennyDiminutive of Kenneth: Handsome.
201 KenrickRoyal ruler. Chief hero. Used more commonly as a surname.
202 KenrikRoyal chieftain. Surname.
203 Kenwynthe name of a saint
204 KenzieHandsome
205 KenzyThe fair one. Abbreviation of McKenzie.
206 KeondreAncient
207 Kerensalove
208 KeriamDark haired.
209 KerkFrom the church.
210 KermichaefFrom Michael's fortress.
211 KermichilFrom Michael's fortress.
212 KerrVariant of Carr: Swamp; bog.
213 KerwenLittle black one.
214 Keryedark eyes variant of kerry
215 KeyThe horned
216 KinFrom the top of the cliff.
217 Kincaidlead warrior
218 KinnardFrom the high hill.
219 Kinneldweller at the head of the cliff
220 KinnellFrom the head of the cliff.
221 KinneyAbbreviation of Kenneth. Surname.
222 KinnonFair born.
223 KinnyThe horned
224 KirklandChurch.
225 KirklinChurch.
226 KirklynChurch.
227 KirsteenDesignated, follower of Christ
228 KirstenThe anointed
229 KirstieFollower
230 KirstinThe anointed
231 KirstyThe anointed
232 Kohdehelper
233 KyleyFeminine of Kyle.
234 KyliFeminine of Kyle.
235 KylianneFeminine of Kyle.
236 KylinFeminine of Kyle.
237 KyrkChurch.
238 KyrksenChurch.
239 Labhrainnthe award-winning
240 LabhruinnLaurel.
241 Lachiethe boy from the lochs
242 LachinaWarrior
243 LachlanWarrior
244 LachlannFrom Scandinavia.
245 Lailokena fool
246 LainieServes John.
247 LairMare.
248 LairdLord.
249 Lairecheerful
250 LamondClan name. Surname.
251 Lamorakbrother of percival
252 Lamoratbrother of percival
253 Lamornaa placename
254 LaochailanWaning.
255 LaoidheachFrom the pasture.
256 LarenServes Lawrence.
257 LarenaVariant of Loraine, meaning from Lorraine.
258 LariaServes Lawrence.
259 Lauchlanfrom the land of the lochs
260 Laudegrancefather of guinevere
261 Laudinethe award-winning
262 Launfala knight
263 LauraineVariant of Lorraine: From Lorraine. From Lotharingia. From Lothair's Kingdom. Lothair was a ruler of the region during the 9th century.
264 LaurieA diminutive of Laurence: from the place of the laurel leaves. Famous Bearer: Laurie Lee, author of Cider with Rosie (1959).
265 LausanneLake Geneva
266 LawlerOne who mumbles.
267 LeamhnachLives near the place abounding in elm trees.
268 LeanStrong and brave as a lion
269 LeanaDerived from an Irish Gaelic of Helen: (light;beautiful woman); variant of Liana: (youthful;bond).
270 Leanelion, hard
271 LeannanLittle cloak.
272 LeathanRiver.
273 LeithMeadow.
274 LeitisHappy
275 LennoxSurname and clan name. Lennox; a Scottish nobleman; appears in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
276 Leodnot beautiful
277 Leodeganfather of guinevere
278 Leodegrauncefather of guinevere
279 LesDiminutive of Leslie: Scottish surname and place name. From Leslie.
280 LesleeDerived from name of a prominent Scottish clan 'Leslie.
281 LesleyScottish surname and place name.
282 LeslieScottish surname and place name. From Leslie.
283 Lidoinedaughter of cavalon
284 Lileaswater lily
285 Liliaswater lily
286 Lilliaswater lily
287 LindsayFrom the island of the lime tree. Although in the past, Lindsay was a common boys' name, today it is used more often for girls.
288 LindseyVariant of Lindsay: From the island of the lime tree. Although in the past, Lindsay was a common boys' name, today it is used more often for girls.
289 LinseyA lake; a place of linden trees.
290 LinziLincoln's marsh
291 LioslaithDwells at the gray fortress.
292 LiosliathFrom the gray fortress.
293 LivingstoneLeofwine's settlement
294 LlacheuLegendary son of Aahur.
295 Llamreiarthurs horse
296 LluddFrom London.
297 Locha lake
298 LochellenFrom Ellen's Lake
299 LoganFinnian's servant.
300 LogenLow meadow.
301 LoghanFrom the hollow.
302 LohengrinFrom French `Garin Garin le Loherain from Lorraine. Name of the hero of an Old High German epic of the 13th century, best known for the eponymous opera by Wagner (1848). Lohengrin was the son of Parsifal, a knight of the Grail Kelt. novels.
303 Lohootson of arthur
304 LonnFierce.
305 LornVariant of Lorne: The name of an early Scottish chieftain and a place name. Famous Bearer: Canadian actor Lorne Green (1959-1971).
306 LorneFox
307 Lornellthe crowned
308 Lowennajoyful
309 Ludoglorious war hero
310 Ludovicglorious war hero
311 Lueiusa roman emperor
312 LundieFrom the island grove.
313 LundyFrom the island grove.
314 LyallSurname meaning loyal.
315 LydellA surname often used as a given name.
316 LyelSurname meaning loyal.
317 LyndseyA lake; a place of linden trees.
318 LyndsieVariant of Lindsey 'from the linden tree island'.
319 LynseyVariant of Lindsay: From the island of the lime tree. Although in the past, Lindsay was a common boys' name, today it is used more often for girls.
320 Lyoneswife of gareth
321 LyonesseLittle lion.
322 Lyonetsister of lyones
323 Lyonorsmother of boore
324 Lysanormother of boore
325 Mabonaqaina knight
326 Mabuzruler of death castle
327 Macson
328 Mac-Abhairdson of baird
329 Mac-An-Abason of the father or abbott
330 Mac-An-Bharainson of the noble warrior
331 Mac-Artuirson of arthur
332 Mac-Bhriainson of the strong
333 MacadamSon of Adam.
334 MacadhaimhSon of Adam.
335 MacaileanSon of the handsome man.
336 MacaladairSon of Alasdair.
337 MacallisterSon of Alasdair.
338 MacauleyJust
339 MaccloudSon of the attractive man
340 MacdhuibhSon of the black man
341 MachairPlain.
342 MacharPlain.
343 MacharaPlain.
344 MacintyreSon of the carpenter
345 MackSon of.
346 Mackennachild of the handsome one
347 MackenzieHandsome
348 Macnairson of the heir
349 MadntyreSon of the carpenter.
350 Madoraccuser of guinevere
351 MaggieAbbreviation of Margaret. A pearl.
352 Maheloaslord of the isle of glass
353 Maighreadornament
354 Mairashapely, clean
355 MairearadPearl.
356 MairghreadPearl.
357 Mairishapely, clean
358 MaisieDiminutive of Mary: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter. Famous Bearers: the Virgin Mary; Mary Magdalene; Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87).
359 MakolmFollower of Saint Columba.
360 MalcolmMacbeth
361 MalcomSt. Columb's disciple.
362 MaldueA wizard
363 RaoghnailtLamb
364 Zennorthe name of a village
365 Ysoldelover of tristan
366 Ysbaddadena giant
367 Ygrainemother of arthur
368 Ygememother of arthur
369 WyndaFrom the narrow passage.
370 Wenhaverarthurs queen
371 WallyWally, who Zweiflerin
372 WallisFeminine form of Wallace: Welshman; stranger. Famous Bearer: Scottish hero Sir William Wallace (executed in 1305).'Welshman; stranger.
373 WallaceWelshman; stranger. Famous Bearer: Scottish hero Sir William Wallace (executed in 1305).Welshman; stranger.
374 WalDiminutive of Walter: Rules the people; powerful ruler. Famous Bearers: explorer Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) and U.S. actor Walter Matthau.
375 Vyvyanfrom an old surname
376 Vortimervortigems son
377 VortigemName of a king
378 Vojinprotector, soldier, peace maker
379 VikaFrom the creek.
380 Verranthe short one
381 Utherarthurs father
382 Ursellfrom the bottom of the hill
383 UrquhartFrom the fount on the knoll.
384 UriensName of a king
385 Uilleama strong and resolute protector
386 TyreeGod is with us
387 ToryFrom the craggy hills. Surname based on Tor; Torrence or Tower.
388 TorryFrom the craggy hills.
389 TorrieDerived from Victoria: triumphant.
390 Torrianshapely, clean
391 Torrenceshapely, clean
392 TorreeDerived from Victoria 'triumphant.
393 Torranceshapely, clean
394 TorraFrom the castle.
395 TorquilThor's helmet
396 Torionshapely, clean
397 TorinVariant of Torrence 'From the craggy hills.' Tor is a name for a craggy hilltop and also may refer to a watchtower.
398 ToreyFrom the craggy hills.
399 Torenceshapely, clean
400 Torenshapely, clean
401 TorcallThor's helmet
402 Toranshapely, clean
403 ToddFox. Tod is a Scottish nickname meaning a clever or wily person.
404 TiraVillage
405 TioboidBold.
406 Tintagelland of igraine
407 Thursoa scottish placename
408 ThaneAnglo-Saxon and Scottish feudal lords' title. Shakespeare's Macbeth was Thane of Cawdor.
409 TevisVariant of the word 'teeve' meaning hillside.
410 TevinVariant of the word 'teeve' meaning hillside.
411 Tevanature
412 Tentagilland of igraine
413 TeimhneanDark.
414 Tegena pretty little thing
415 TearlyManly.
416 TearleyManly.
417 TearlachStrong.
418 Teanone of the isles of scilly
419 TavishTwin
420 TavisVariant of the word 'teeve' meaning hillside.
421 TavionVariant of the word 'teeve' meaning hillside.
422 TavioVariant of the word 'teeve' meaning hillside.
423 TavinVariant of the word 'teeve' meaning hillside.
424 TarsuinnUnknown
425 TaraWhere the kings met. Also Tara's Halls, where ancient Bards sang deeds of Irish heroes. The ruins of the Halls are on the hill of Tara, meaning crag or tower.
426 TamsinTwin
427 TamrynPalm tree. Variant of Tamar. Biblical Tamara was daughter of King David and sister to Absalom.
428 Tamnaisthe twins
429 Talwyna fair brow
430 TaithleachQuiet
431 TaidhgPoet.
432 TaggartSon of a prelate.
433 TaffyDiminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
434 SutherlandFrom The South Most Land
435 SummerladSummer traveller
436 StuartSteward. Stuart and Stewart are clan names of the royal house of Scotland; Stuart is the family name of many kings of England. Surname.
437 Stuguardian
438 StruanaFrom the stream.
439 StruanStream.
440 StirlingOf high quality; pure. Also variant of a name given pre-medieval refiners of silver meaning 'easterner'. Surname.
441 StiabhanGaelic form of Stepher.
442 Stewartguardian
443 Stewguardian
444 SteenieCrowned
445 SteafanCrowned
446 Soredamorsgawains sister
447 SomerledSummer
448 Sloanfighter
449 SlevynMountain.
450 SlevinMountain
451 SlevenMountain.
452 SlavinMountain.
453 SlavenMountain.
454 SkeneFrom Skene.
455 SkenaFrom Skene.
456 SkelleyStoryteller.
457 Siusanwater lily
458 SiubhanGaelic form ofJoan.
459 SiuaghanWarrior.
460 SioltachPropogator
461 SiolatTeal duck.
462 SineGod is with us
463 SinclairBright; clear. From Saint Clair sur Elle. Famous Bearer: writer Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951).
464 SimaTo hear, to be heard or reputation.
465 SimTo hear, to be heard or reputation.
466 SilisGaelic form of Sheila.
467 SileasYouthful.
468 Sigunepercivals cousin
469 SighleGaelic form of Sheila.
470 SiaibhinMountain.
471 Shugthinking mind, wise
472 ShonGod is gracious
473 Sholtoa sower of seed
474 SheumaisOccupier, agent
475 ShenaVariant of Sine: Scottish Gaelic form of Jane: God is gracious.
476 SheilingFrom the summer pasture.
477 SheenaGod is with us
478 ShaweTerse.
479 ShawCopse; from the shady grove.
480 Shalottland of astolet
481 SguelaicheStoryteller.
482 SeosaidhMay the Lord add
483 SeorusFarmer.
484 SeonaidGod is with us
485 SeonagGod is reconciling
486 SengaBackward spelling of Agnes: pure; chaste.
487 Scrymgeourfighter
488 ScottyFrom Scotland; a Gael. Diminutive of Scott.
489 ScottieFrom Scotland; a Gael. Diminutive of Scott.
490 ScottFrom Scotland; a Gael. Surname.
491 ScotlynCombination Of Scott And Lyn
492 ScotFrom Scotland; a Gael. Diminutive of Scott.
493 Saveagesister of lyones
494 Sagremora knight
495 Sagramoura knight
496 SachairiCelebrated by God
497 Ryonsa welsh king
498 Ryencea welsh king
499 Ryannevariant of Rianna, Rianne
500 RuaridhRed king
501 RuaraidhRed king
502 RuairiRed king
503 RuailidhFamous ruler
504 Roynsa welsh king
505 RoyallRed
506 RoyalRye hill. Royal.
507 RoyKing; regal.
508 RourkeAn ancient given name adopted as an Irish clan name. Surname.
509 RosstonRed. Surname.
510 RosslynFeminine form of Ross: Promontory. From the peninsula. A Scottish place name and surname.
511 RossiterRed. Surname.
512 RossPromontory. From the peninsula. A Scottish place name and surname.
513 Rosevearfrom the moorland
514 Rosenwyna fair rose
515 Rosenthe flower rose
516 RoseRose (flower name).
517 RosDiminutive of Rosamund: Noted protector; horse protector. Also a diminutive of Rosalind: compound of 'horse' and 'snake'; or beautiful, pretty rose.
518 RorieRed king
519 Ronniegood ruler
520 RonnetteGuides, ruler, Mighty mighty
521 RonaldaGuides, ruler, Mighty mighty
522 RonaldGuides, ruler
523 Rongood ruler
524 RodrickFamous
525 RodricFamous ruler
526 RodinaFamous, powerful ruler
527 Robinabeautifully by fame
528 RobertsonSon of Robert 'Famed; bright; shining.' Surname.
529 RobertRobert is a masculine given name and surname. It is a Germanic name, from Old High German Hrodebert which means "bright with glory". Hruod means "fame, glory". Berht means "bright".
530 RobenaRobin.
531 Rob RoyRed Rob.
532 Rivalentristans father
533 RioghbhardanRoyal bard.
534 Rianevariant of Rianna, Rianne
535 RhonaVariant of Rhonwen: Fair lance; fair, slender. Welsh form of Rowena: white-haired.
536 ReidRed
537 ReefordSurname. The medieval castle or landholding reeve oversaw all feudal obligations.
538 ReefeA place name
539 ReedRed;
540 ReddRedheaded. Surname.
541 ReadeRed
542 RayDiminutive of Raymond: Counsel; mighty protection; guards wisely.
543 RaonaildEwe.
544 MorvinPale.
545 MoroghMan of the sea.
546 Moroldprince killed by tristan
547 MorrisonDark-skinned. A Moor. Form of Maurice.
548 Morvafrom a placename
549 MorvanPale.
550 MuiraFrom the moor.


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