Those of Scottish ancestry are fiercely proud of their heritage. From their rich and turbulent history to their inspiring literature, Scots have much to be proud of. When one thinks of a Scottish person, they are inclined to buy into the stereotype of a bagpipe-playing, haggis-eating, kilt-wearing Scotsman. However, many are unaware of how much impact the Scottish people have had on the world at large. In America alone, there are over fourteen million people who are of Scottish ancestry. Over thirty Presidents of the United States are/were part Scottish, including Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. If you are in the process of searching for the perfect name for your baby, here are some Scottish boy and girl names from which you can choose.
Scottish Boy Names
Abernethy - Literally refers to the mouth of the river named Nethy
Adhamh - Scottish version of the biblical Adam, the man that God created first
Aindreas - Scottish version of the name Andrew, means one who is very courageous and manly
Alasdair - Someone who protects man/mankind
Alastair - Different version of the above "Alasdair"
Angus - One who has much strength
Baird - One who is a minstrel
Blair - Can be both a boy's name and a girl's name, means coming from the fields
Boyd - One who has blond hair
Calum - A dove
Campbell - The name of a famous Scottish clan from the highlands, also somebody whose mouth is crooked
Craig - A rock
Dalziel - One who comes from a small field
Davis - The son of David
Diarmad - One who does not have envy
Donald - One who rules the whole world
Douglas - One who comes from the darkened stream
Duncan - A warrior with dark skin
Earvin - A variation of a place called Irving
Errol - One who wanders
Ervin - Different spelling of "Earvin"
Eumann - One who is both a protector and prosperous
Ewan - One who is born of the Yew tree
Farquhar - One who is considered dear
Fingal - A stranger with fair skin
Forbes - One who is prosperous (which explains the name of the financial magazine)
Gilmer - One who serves the blessed Virgin Mary
Gordon - A hill that is triangular in shape
Guthrie - One who comes from a place that is windy
Hewie - Represents both the mind and the heart
Iagan - One who is little and fiery
Irving - Somebody who is considered both fair and handsome
Kelso - Name of a town in Scotland (also name of character in "That 70s Show")
Kelvin - One who is friendly to ships
Kenneth - One who is born of fire or is considered handsome
Kester - Scottish version of the name Christopher, one who bears Christ
Laughlin - One who comes from the land of the lochs
Macdonald - Son of Donald
Mackenzie - One who is the son of a handsome man
Maxwell - One who comes from the Mangus stream
Murdoch - Someone who is a mariner
Murray - Refers to the Moray region
Ross - One who comes from the meadow
Tomas - Scottish form of Thomas, twins
Scottish Girl Names
Aileen - Scottish version of Helen, also the sun's light
Ainsley - Can be used both for boy or girl, meadow
Christie - One who follows Christ
Euna - Another version of Juno
Fiona - A type of wine or one who is considered fair
Grier - One who is always watchful
Iona - Refers to a Hebridean island
Kyla - Girl version of masculine Kyle, coming from the strait
Lindsey - Coming from a surname
Manhattan - Whiskey
Rona - An island
Sheena - Comes from phrase, "God is gracious"
Shona - Same as Sheena
Skye - Refers to an island located in the Inner Hebrides
Zena - One who defends mankind
