Baby Names 50 Scottish Baby Names Learn the meaning and origins of popular Scottish baby names By Wendy Rose Gould linkedin Wendy Rose Gould is a lifestyle reporter with over a decade of experience covering health and wellness topics. Learn about our editorial process Wendy Rose Gould Fact checked by Fact checked by Adah Chung on December 13, 2020 linkedin Adah Chung is a fact checker, writer, researcher, and occupational therapist. Learn about our editorial process Adah Chung on December 13, 2020 Print Getty Images / georgeclerk With its rolling green highlands, deep waters, and handsome towering castles, some might argue Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In addition to its scenic landscapes—and of course that delicious whiskey and the unique sound of bagpipes—this country has given us baby names that range from iconic to truly unique. If you’re trying to find the perfect name for your baby girl or boy, perhaps you’ll find that a Scottish name is the winner. Popular Scottish Baby Names for Girls Below you'll find 25 unique Scottish baby names for girls along with their meanings, origins, and a few fun facts. Aileen Origin: Scottish, IrishMeaning: Light, from the green meadowAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aila, Aileana, Ailein, Aileene, Eileen, Helen, Leena, LinaPeak Popularity: Aileen saw peaks in popularity in both the 1920s and 2000s. Ailsa Origin: Viking, ScottishMeaning: Supernatural victoryFamous Namesakes: Ailsa Piper, Australian TV starPeak Popularity: Ailsa is not a popular baby name. In fact, there were only six girls named Ailsa in 2019. Fun Fact: This popular Scottish girl’s name refers to Ailsa Craig, a volcanic island and gannet colony located in the Firth of Clyde. It has Viking origins and is pronounced “Elsa.” Annabel Origin: Scottish, LatinMeaning: Beautiful, gracefulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Annabelle, Anna, BelleFamous Namesakes: Annabel Daou, an artist from BeirutPeak Popularity: Annabel experienced a peak in the 2010s. Fun Fact: Edgar Allen Poe wrote a famous poem called Annabel Lee, which is about a lost love. Ansley Origin: ScottishMeaning: Clearing with a small dwellingFamous Namesakes: Ansley Cargill, a U.S. tennis playerPeak Popularity: Ansley has seen a recent peak in popularity, which began in 2011. Blair Origin: Scottish, CelticMeaning: BattlefieldAlternative Spellings & Variations: Blaire, BlareFamous Namesakes: Blair Chenoweth, U.S. beauty queenPeak Popularity: Blair saw a peak in popularity in the 1980s. Fun Fact: This common Scottish girl’s name used to be more common as a surname. Bonnie Origin: Scottish,Meaning: Charming, beautiful, goodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bonny, Bonny-LeeFamous Namesakes: Bonnie Wright, a British actress; Bonnie Rideout, an award-winning Scottish fiddlerPeak Popularity: Bonnie was particularly popular in the 1940s through 1960s. Fun Fact: It’s very likely that this common Scottish name comes from the French word bon, which means “good.” Catriona Origin: ScottishMeaning: PureAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cat, Kat, Katherina, Kathryn, Katerina, KatherineFamous Namesakes: Catriona Morison, a Scottish opera singer; Catriona MacInnes, a Scottish film-makerPeak Popularity: Catriona hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only 21 girls were given this name. Fun Fact: Author Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a novel about a woman named Catriona, which was also the title of the book. Cameron Origin: Scottish, CelticMeaning: Crooked noseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cammie, Cammy, CamrynFamous Namesakes: Cameron Diaz, a U.S. actress; Cameron Crowe, a U.S. screenwriter and directorPeak Popularity: Cameron (as a girl’s name) saw a peak popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. Fun Fact: Despite its unflattering meaning, Cameron is one of the most popular Scottish names for both boys and girls. Davina Origin: Scottish, HebrewMeaning: Small deerFamous Namesakes: Davina McCall, an English TV hostPeak Popularity: This girl’s name has long been popular in Scotland, but in the 2000s it re-entered the U.S. top 1000 list of baby names in 2016. Fun Fact: Davina is the feminized version of the name David. Drew Origin: ScottishMeaning: BraveAlternative Spellings & Variations: AndrewFamous Namesakes: Drew Barrymore, U.S. actressPeak Popularity: Davina saw a very small peak in popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. Fun Fact: Drew is the feminized version of the name Andrew. Elsbeth Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: God is bountifulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Elizabeth, Lisabeth, Elsa, Elisabeth, Liz, Liza, Eliza, Lizbet, ElsieFamous Namesakes: Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II, Queens of EnglandPeak Popularity: Elsbeth hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only eight girls were given this name. Fiona Origin: Gaelic, Irish, ScottishMeaning: Feminine, fairFamous Namesakes: Fiona Apple, U.S. singer; Julia Fiona Roberts, U.S. actressPeak Popularity: This girl’s name hit the U.S. popularity list in the 1990s. Isla Origin: ScottishMeaning: Dynamic, vibrant, brightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Islay, AislaFamous Namesakes: Isla Fischer, U.S. actressPeak Popularity: Isla is currently peaking in popularity. In 2019, over 4000 girls were given this name. Fun Fact: This popular girl’s name refers to Islay, an island located off the Scottish coast. Jaime Origin: Scottish, HebrewMeaning: May God protectAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jamie, Jami, Jaymie, JamesFamous Namesakes: Jamie Lee Curtis, U.S. actress; Jamie Lynn Spears, U.S. singerPeak Popularity: The name Jamie peaked in the 1970s. Fun Fact: This name is the feminized version of James. Kenna Origin: ScottishMeaning: Born of fireFamous Namesakes: Kenna Zemedkun, U.S. musicianPeak Popularity: Kenna saw a small peak in popularity in the 2010s. Fun Fact: This name is the feminized version of Kenneth. Lainey Origin: Scottish, English, FrenchMeaning: Shining lightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Laney, Lainie, ElaineFamous Namesakes: Lainey Keogh, Irish fashion designerPeak Popularity: Lainey saw a small peak in the 2000s and 2010s. Leana Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: Grace, favorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Liana, Leeanna, Leann, JulianaPeak Popularity: Leana hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only 72 girls were given this name. Lorna Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: Honor, victoryAlternative Spellings & Variations: Loren, LorneFamous Namesakes: Lorna Anderson, Scottish soprano; Lorna Hill, British children’s authorPeak Popularity: Lorna was particularly popular in the 1930s through 1960s. Fun Fact: This Scottish girl name refers to the laurel tree, which is a considered a symbol of honor or victory. Maisie Origin: ScottishMeaning: PearlAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mazie, MargaretFamous Namesakes: Maisie Williams, English actressPeak Popularity: Maisie is currently peaking slightly in popularity. In 2019, approximately 1000 girls were given this name. Makenna Origin: ScottishMeaning: Child of the handsome oneAlternative Spellings & Variations: McKenna, MacPeak Popularity: Makenna experienced a small peak in popularity in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. In 2019, about 800 girls were give then name. Nessa Origin: ScottishMeaning: From the headlandAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ness, VanessaFamous Namesakes: Nessa Diab, U.S. TV hostPeak Popularity: Nessa hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only 42 girls were given this name. Paisley Origin: ScottishMeaning: ChurchPeak Popularity: Paisley is currently peaking in popularity. In 2019, over 4000 girls were given this name. Fun Fact: The name Paisley was given to a very unique textile pattern, which was first produced in a town called Paisley, Scotland. Sima Origin: ScottishMeaning: Listener, faceAlternative Spellings & Variations: SeemaPeak Popularity: Sima hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only 55 girls were given this name. Senga Origin: ScottishMeaning: Pure, chastePeak Popularity: Senga hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, fewer than five girls were given this name. Fun Fact: Senga is the name “Agnes” spelled backwards. Skye Origin: ScottishMeaning: Adventurous, boldAlternative Spellings & Variations: SkyFamous Namesakes: Skye Edwards, English singerPeak Popularity: The name Skye saw a small peak in popularity in the 1980s through now. Fun Fact: This popular Scottish girl’s name refers to a paradise island in Scotland, the Island of Skye. Popular Scottish Baby Names for Boys Below you'll find 25 unique Scottish baby names for boys along with their meanings, origins, and a few fun facts. Abhainn Origin: ScottishMeaning: RiverPeak Popularity: Abhainn hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, fewer than five boys were given this name. Alastair Origin: Scottish, GaelicMeaning: Defender Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alistaire, Allister, AlasdairFamous Namesakes: Alistair Cooke, a British-born American writerPeak Popularity: Alastair hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only 62 boys were given this name. Fun Fact: This name is variation on Alexander. Blane Origin: Scottish, CelticMeaning: SlenderAlternative Spellings & Variations: BlaineFamous Namesakes: Blaine Larsen, U.S. country singer Peak Popularity: Blaine saw a very small peak in popularity in the 1950s and '60s. In 2019, only 25 babies were given this name. Blake Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: Dark-hairedFamous Namesakes: Blake Shelton, U.S. country singer Peak Popularity: Blake saw a surge in popularity in the 1980s through 2010s. Brodric Origin: Scottish, Scandinavian Meaning: BrotherAlternative Spellings & Variations: Broderick, BrodiePeak Popularity: Alastair hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, fewer than five boys were given this name. Camden Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: From the winding valley Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cammie, CamFamous Namesakes: Camden Garcia, U.S. actorPeak Popularity: Camden is currently peaking in popularity. In 2019, roughly 2500 baby boys were given this name. Clyde Origin: ScottishMeaning: RiverFamous Namesakes: Clyde McPhatter, U.S. R&B singerPeak Popularity: Clyde was particularly popular in the 1910s through '50s. Fun Fact: This name refers to a Scotland river, the River Clyde, which flows through Glasgow. Craig Origin: Scottish, Irish, WelshMeaning: RockFamous Namesakes: Craig Robinson, U.S. actor; Craig Ferguson, Scottish T.V. hostPeak Popularity: Craig saw a peak in popularity in the 1950s through '80s. Fun Fact: This name is derived from the Gaelic word “creag” or “crag,” which is a group of rocks. Creighton Origin: English, Scottish Meaning: Rocky place, hilltopPeak Popularity: Creighton hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only 31 boys were given this name. Dallas Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: MeadowFamous Namesakes: Dallas Clark, U.S. football playerPeak Popularity: Dallas saw a peak in popularity in the 1990s with approximately 1300 boys given the name in 1995. Fun Fact: Dallas isn’t just a big city in Texas; it’s the name of a small village in Scotland, too. Duncan Origin: Scottish, Gaelic, CelticMeaning: WarriorFamous Namesakes: Duncan Hines, U.S. entrepreneur known for his confectionsPeak Popularity: Duncan saw a small peak in popularity in the 1990s. In 1997, 644 boys were given the name. Fun Fact: Duncan is a royal Scotsman—King Duncan, who was killed by a man named Macbeth. The story was told by Shakespeare in one of his dramatic plays. Fraser Origin: ScottishMeaning: Of the forest menAlternative Spellings & Variations: Frasier, FrazierPeak Popularity: Creighton hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only five boys were given this name. Fun Fact: Fraser is also the name of a Scottish clan from the country’s lowlands. Gaven Origin: ScottishMeaning: White hawkAlternative Spellings & Variations: Gavin, GavynFamous Namesakes: Gavin Rossdale, English singerPeak Popularity: Gaven saw a small peak in popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Kendrew Origin: ScottishMeaning: Manly, braveAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ken, Drew, Dru, AndrewPeak Popularity: Kendrew hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, fewer than five boys were given this name. Kenneth Origin: ScottishMeaning: HandsomeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Coinneach, Kenny, KenFamous Namesakes: Kenneth Edmonds "Babyface", U.S. singer; Kenneth Ham, astronautPeak Popularity: Kenneth saw a large peak in popularity in the 1930s through the 1980s. In 1957, over 28,000 boys were given this name. It remains somewhat popular but certainly less so. In 2019, 1600 boys were given the name. Fun Fact: Kenneth is the more recognizable, Anglicized variation of Coinneach, pronounced similarly. Keith Origin: Irish, Scottish, WelshMeaning: ForestFamous Namesakes: Keith Richards, English singer; Keith Carradine, U.S. actorPeak Popularity: Keith saw a peak in popularity in the 1950s through the 1970s. In 1957, roughly 12,500 boys were given the name. Fun Fact: This Scottish boy’s name was first a very common surname. Lachlan Origin: ScottishMeaning: Land of lakes Alternative Spellings & Variations: Lakeland, Laochailan, Lake Famous Namesakes: Lachlan Macquarie, British Army officer from ScotlandPeak Popularity: Lachlan is experiencing a very small peak in popurity. In 2019, about 400 boys were given this name. Malcolm Origin: ScottishMeaning: A disciple of Saint ColumbAlternative Spellings & Variations: MalcomFamous Namesakes: Malcolm Gladwell, English author and journalist; Malcolm X, U.S. minister and activistPeak Popularity: Malcolm saw a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1992, approximately 1500 boys were given this name. Fun Fact: Four kings in Scotland were named Malcolm. Morrison Origin: English, Scottish Meaning: Son of Mary’s servantAlternative Spellings & Variations: MauryPeak Popularity: Morrison hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only 61 boys were given this name. Murdock Origin: Celtic, ScottishMeaning: Protector of the sea Alternative Spellings & Variations: MurdochPeak Popularity: Murdock hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only seven boys were given this name. Fun Fact: Though used as a first name, we usually see Murdock as a surname. Neil Origin: Scottish, GaelicMeaning: Champion, cloudAlternative Spellings & Variations: Niall, Neill, NealFamous Namesakes: Neil Armstrong, astronaut; Neil Young, U.S. musician; Neil deGrasse Tyson, U.S. astrophysicist; Neil Diamond, U.S. singer-songwriterPeak Popularity: Neil experienced a small peak in popularity in the 1940s through the 1980s. In 1954, roughly 2000 boys were given this name. Rory Origin: Scottish, IrishMeaning: Red king Famous Namesakes: Rory Kennedy, U.S. filmmaker and daughter of JFKPeak Popularity: Rory has experienced a small and steady peak since the 1950s. In 2019, 921 boys were given the name. Scott Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: From Scotland, wandererAlternative Spellings & Variations: Scotty, ScotFamous Namesakes: Scott Weiland, U.S. musicianPeak Popularity: Scott saw a large peak in popularity in the 1950s through the 1970s. In 1971, over 30,000 boys were given the name. Fun Fact: This has long been a nickname that was given to Scottish people. Stewart Origin: English, ScottishMeaning: Steward, castle guardAlternative Spellings & Variations: Stuart, StuFamous Namesakes: Stewart Copeland, U.S. drummerPeak Popularity: Stewart saw a small peak in popularity in the 1940s through the 1960s. In 1956, about 650 boys were given the name. Fun Fact: In the medieval era, a steward’s job was to look after the castle. Tavis Origin: Scottish, IrishMeaning: TwinAlternative Spellings & Variations: TavishFamous Namesakes: Tavis Smiley, U.S. radio personality Peak Popularity: Tavis hasn't been a popular name. In 2019, only 10 boys were given this name. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit