Scottish girl names

A Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth meaning “pledged to God,” Elsie has returned as a lively vintage favorite in both the US and UK.

A Scottish word for "beautiful" or "cheerful," Bonnie surged after Gone With the Wind and is now enjoying a vintage revival.

A Greek name meaning "pure," Agnes was once a medieval favorite, with Saint Agnes boosting its popularity.

Elaine is a French-Scottish form of Helen that means “bright light.” It has strong Arthurian associations, but could also fit mid-century style.

Flora is Latin for “flower.” She’s a goddess and the heroine of a Scottish fairy tale, with a sweet vintage vibe.

Aveline, Beautiful, Lovable, Burst of the Sun

Victory of the People, Girl, Holly

Scottish Form of Joan Gracious Gift from God, John

Spear and Hard, Gravelly Place Gray House, Strong, Warlike

Headland, Red Haired, Surname, Rose

Pearl, Diminutive of Margaret

An old Scottish surname meaning “round hill,” brought into vogue by celebrity baby name trends.

Supplant, One who Supplants, Feminine of James, Derived from the Latin Jacomus

The Pure, Form of Katherine, Virginal

The Watchful, Vigilant Watchman, Alert

Darling Child, Rock, An Offering, Light and Buoy-any

God is Fullness, Garden of Hollies, Small Meadow, Holly

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Quiet Song, Divinely Precious, A Fragrant Resin Obtained from a Tree, Sweet

Army, Man, Son of Harry, Tamil Music Director Harris

Traditionally masculine and meaning “Scot,” it’s now surprisingly more common for girls in the U.S.

The White, The Element Albus Meaning White

Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice

Fame, Friend, Girlfriend

Star of the Sea, Sea-bright, Myrrh

Noble Sort, Alice, Son of the Highborn

Desire, Helmet, Resolute Protector, Protection

Violet Flower, Island, Amethyst, God is Merciful

Blond Warrior / Hero, White, Fair-haired Courageous One, Sunbeam

Shrub with Yellow Flowers, A Light, Fish, Blue Glass

From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe

Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Thomasina and Other Names Beginning with Tam, Date Palm, Perfect One, Short Form of Tamara

Crowned with Laurels, Fame, Honor, Feminine of Lawrence

Struggle, Fight, Gray, Thank You

Stone Church, Christian, Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

Faith, Vine, The Blond, Hero

Boomerang

Light Hearted, Great Talker, Pleasant and Bright, Measure of Land

Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired

Lovable, Graceful, Variant of the Latin Amabel, Anna

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

Darling, Feminine Form of David, Friend, Little

Son of Coinneach

This name refers to the scenic Scottish isle and suggests open skies and freedom.

Place to Lay the Camp, Pool on an Island, Wetland

Similar to a Clan Name, Crooked Stream, Bent Nose

A Scottish name meaning “from St. Clair."

Laurel, From Laurentum, Crowned with Laurels

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock

Knowing, The Handsome, Fire Born, Beautiful and Wealthy

Pearl, Scottish Form of Margaret

Wealthy Spear Owner of Many Spears, Coming from the Oak Forest, Inspired By a Family Name

Holly, Garden of Hollies, From the Gray Castle, God is Fullness

The Pearl, Pearl

God is Perfection, God's Promise

Yahweh is Gracious, Gold, Very Pretty, Sweet

From the Island

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark

Originally a Scottish surname, it stems from Alexander and means “defender of men.”

Jayson, Kay

The Watchful, Alert, Vigilant Watchman

Surname, Mack's Well, Dweller by the Spring, Greatest

Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.

Light, Crown, Rough Island, My Joy

Unblemished, Servant for the Temple, Virginal, Acolyte

Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant

The Son of Flann

Dark River

Used as a First Name Since the 19th Century, Overnight Dwelling., P, Wise

Rule, Advice

By the Sea

This Scottish name means “narrow spit of land.”

Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century, Noble, Bear, Stone

From Ram's Island, Wild Garlic

Ditch

Birch Tree Clearing, From the Birch-tree Meadow

Dweller Near the Wood, Son of the Forest

English, Twin

Combination of Ara and Judith, Eagle, Goddess, Blooming Meadow

Yahweh is Gracious, Born of Yew, Young Warrior, Right Handed

Joyous, Mirthful, Cheerful, An Abbreviation of Meredith

Sacred Wood, Crooked Mouth, God Protects My House, Apple Tree

From the Hall, Holy, Army Power

Foreign, Waleis, Welshman, Man from Wales

Enchanting, Cunning, Charming, From the Water Meadow

Green Water, Variant of Irving, Boar Friend

Rock, Iron Strong

Slender, Yellow, Thin, Lean

Field on the River Leven, Field on River Leven

Patrician, Nobleman, Noblewoman

Quick-moving, Speckled, Noble, Son of a Nobleman

Small Hero

Anointed Christian, Disciple of the Christ

From Town of Leicester

Where Birches Grow, Birch Tree Clearing, Place Name

Forested Area, From the Grove of Trees, Graf, Wood

Marsh Land, A Marshland, Man of Strength, From the Swampy Place

Spotted, Son of a Nobleman, Great Ambition, Noble

Ditch

Son of Cathalain

Vigor, Strength, One

Christian, Disciple of Christ, Anointed

White Warrior

The Pure

Dark Courage

From Fife

God is Fullness

Cold Brook, Cool Clear Spring, Rough Waters, Stream

Pious, Form of Barretta, Another Name for God, Innocent

Surname and Place Name, Brook by Hillock

Harbor River

Beloved, Diminutive of David, Cherished

Little Red-haired One, Tree with Red Berries, Reddish Brown

Son of Cathalain

Enclosed Valley, From the Twisting Valley

Soft, Patterned Fabric

Little Eagle, Rule

Leader, Town by the Mill, Hillside, From Malleville

The Words Fionn Which Means White Fair, Small Blond Soldier, Fair-haired Courageous One

The Word Keth with the Meaning Forest Windy Place

Dark Faced, Black, Baker, Swarthy

Settlement of Houses, American West Texan General Sam Houston, Place-name and Surname, A City in Texas Usa

Defender of the People, From Cassandra, Unheeded Prophetess

People's Victory

Wind-Blown Place

Unwavering Protector, Valley, Will-helmet, Will

Germane, Brotherly, God is Gracious, Sister

From the Mouth of the Roe, From the Red Swamp

Tailor, Form of Tea

Child of Light, The Pearl, Jewel, English

People's Victory, Victorious, Variant of Nicholas

God is Gracious, Female Version of John

Field on River Leven, Field on the River Leven

Royal Meadow, Son of Finley

Woman, The Gift, Mistress of the House, Give

Yellow

Wood, At the Clearing, Place Name, My Own Meadow

Speckled

Twin, Gemini

Oak, Fertile, Loved, Dear

Dove, Young Boy, Victory and People, Oak Meadow

Raven, Greece

Belonging to One, Striving for the Absolute, River with Alder Trees

Mountain Sunset, Orange Fruit, Man with Crooked Nose, Sweet

Used as a First Name Since the 19th Century, The Valley Meadows

Female Version of Blair, Dweller on the Plain, Flatland

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Swelling Island But Probably Pre-Celtic, Island

Son of Carr

Adornment, Paradise, Delightful, Luxuriant

Graceful, Arab, Annabella

Land of the Lakes, L

Emerald, Kind Defender, Esteemed

Beautiful, Radiant, The Element Aoibh Which is of the Meaning Beauty

The Handsome, The Word Caomh with the Meaning Fair Comely Gentle

Lover

El-, Eleanor

Form of Elizabeth

Island

Land of the Lakes, Redhead

Great

Dog, Bold, Surname Derived from Charles, Courageous

Stream, River

Bright, Radiant

Noble and Fighting, Nobility

The Pearl

Mary

Son of Cionaodh, Born of Fire

White-Shouldered

A Warrior Huntress, Going Back to the Warrior Hordes of Fionn Maccool In Celtic Mythology