Scottish Names for Your Baby
Choose a beautiful and unique Scottish name for your new arrival.
Ansley Alastair Blair Blake Cameron Dallas Davina Fiona Kenna Lachlan Lainey Morrison Murdock Rory Skye
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 23 girls named Ailsa in 2020 in Scotland.
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.
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.
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.
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. It has never made the top 1000 list in the U.S., and in 2020, only 5 girls were given this name in Scotland.
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.
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.
Drew
Origin: ScottishMeaning: BraveAlternative Spellings & Variations: AndrewFamous Namesakes: Drew Barrymore, U.S. actressPeak Popularity: Drew saw a very small peak in popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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 2020, over 4,000 girls were given this name.
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 1980s.
Kenna
Origin: ScottishMeaning: Born of fireFamous Namesakes: Kenna Zemedkun, U.S. musicianPeak Popularity: Kenna saw a small peak in popularity in the 2010s.
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. It has not been in the top 1000 in the U.S. since 1905.
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.
Maisie
Origin: ScottishMeaning: PearlAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mazie, MargaretFamous Namesakes: Maisie Williams, English actressPeak Popularity: Maisie is currently peaking slightly in popularity. In 2020, 760 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 2020, 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, and has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
Paisley
Origin: ScottishMeaning: ChurchPeak Popularity: Paisley is currently peaking in popularity. In 2020, over 4000 girls were given this name.
Sima
Origin: ScottishMeaning: Listener, faceAlternative Spellings & Variations: SeemaPeak Popularity: Sima has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
Senga
Origin: ScottishMeaning: Pure, chastePeak Popularity: Senga has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
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.
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 has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
Alastair
Origin: Scottish, GaelicMeaning: DefenderAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alistaire, Allister, AlasdairFamous Namesakes: Alistair Cooke, a British-born American writerPeak Popularity: Alastair ranked 963 in 2020.
Blane
Origin: Scottish, CelticMeaning: SlenderAlternative Spellings & Variations: BlaineFamous Namesakes: Blaine Larsen, U.S. country singerPeak Popularity: Blaine ranked 891 in the U.S. in 2020.
Blake
Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: Dark-hairedFamous Namesakes: Blake Shelton, U.S. country singerPeak Popularity: Blake saw a surge in popularity in the 1980s through 2010s.
Brodric
Origin: Scottish, ScandinavianMeaning: BrotherAlternative Spellings & Variations: Broderick, BrodiePeak Popularity: Brodic has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
Camden
Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: From the winding valleyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cammie, CamFamous Namesakes: Camden Garcia, U.S. actorPeak Popularity: Camden is currently peaking in popularity. In 2020, roughly 2300 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.
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.
Creighton
Origin: English, ScottishMeaning: Rocky place, hilltopPeak Popularity: Creighton has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
Dallas
Origin: Scottish, EnglishMeaning: MeadowFamous Namesakes: Dallas Clark, U.S. football playerPeak Popularity: Dallas saw a peak in popularity in the 2000s with 1,249 boys given the name in 2020.
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 2020, 216 boys were given the name.
Fraser
Origin: ScottishMeaning: Of the forest menAlternative Spellings & Variations: Frasier, FrazierPeak Popularity: Fraser has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
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 has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
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 2020, 1466 boys were given the name.
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 1966, 11,612 boys were given the name.
Lachlan
Origin: ScottishMeaning: Land of lakesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lakeland, Laochailan, LakeFamous Namesakes: Lachlan Macquarie, British Army officer from ScotlandPeak Popularity: Lachlan is experiencing a very small peak in popularity. In 2020, about 357 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 2020, 1160 boys were given this name.
Morrison
Origin: English, ScottishMeaning: Son of Mary’s servantAlternative Spellings & Variations: MauryPeak Popularity: Morrison has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
Murdock
Origin: Celtic, ScottishMeaning: Protector of the seaAlternative Spellings & Variations: MurdochPeak Popularity: Murdock has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
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 1953, roughly 2000 boys were given this name.
Rory
Origin: Scottish, IrishMeaning: Red kingFamous Namesakes: Rory Kennedy, U.S. filmmaker and daughter of JFKPeak Popularity: Rory has experienced a small and steady peak since the 1950s. In 2020, 989 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.
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 1955, 630 boys were given the name.
Tavis
Origin: Scottish, IrishMeaning: TwinAlternative Spellings & Variations: TavishFamous Namesakes: Tavis Smiley, U.S. radio personalityPeak Popularity: Tavis has never been in the top 1000 list in the United States.
