629 Scottish Baby Names With Meanings

While naming a baby, most parents prefer including a little of their family history to ensure the child remembers where they come from. You can give a Scottish baby name to your child if you wish to pass your heritage to the next generation. All thanks to Scotland’s eventful history, Scottish names have varied origins. Invasions and battles have been a large part of the country’s past, from the Roman Empire's arrival to the Vikings' migration from Norway and Denmark (1). After the emigration of the Celtic tribes in 900 BCE, the history of Scotland was marked by stages of unrest and turmoil. However, with the arrival of the Celts, ironwork was introduced to Scotland, helping it transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age (2). This transition is where the inspiration for most baby names comes from. The origins of Scottish names range from traditional Celtic, Gaelic, and Old English to influences from neighboring countries like Italy, France, and Norway. However, a hefty chunk of Scottish baby names originates from Gaelic. During the early Middle Ages, Gaelic Scotland and Ireland had shared name pools. With time, the name pools separated, but certain names no longer popular in one culture were still widely used (3). The Lowland and Highland areas have different names, depending on the regions. While Scottish boy names reflect strength and masculinity, Scottish female names are delicate and incredibly feminine. This distinction is a characteristic trait of Celtic and Gaelic names. The Scots also follow a specific naming pattern for their children. The firstborn son inherits his paternal grandfather’s name, while the firstborn daughter derives her name from her maternal grandmother. The second son takes his name from his maternal grandfather, and the second-born daughter gets hers from her paternal grandmother. The third son and daughter inherit their names from their mother and father. From the motherland of bagpipers, the Loch Ness monster, and of course, Johnnie Walker, we bring you an extensive collection of Scottish baby names with meanings. You are sure to fall in love with these gorgeous names, whether you are Scottish or not. Keep scrolling!

Name		Gender	Meaning
Toran		Boy	A watchtower over the hill
Toren		Boy	A craggy hilltop used as a watchtower
Torquil		Boy	A large pot or kettle of thunder god
Torrance		Unisex	Chief of the hills
Torren		Unisex	Chief; Little hills
Torrence		Boy	One from the hills
Torrii		Girl	A triumphant person; Victorious
Trevis		Boy	A wise and prudent person
Trigg		Unisex	Strong; Bold
Trotter		Boy	A messenger
Tulloch		Boy	A name for hillock and a mound; interresting
Tylynn		Unisex	Graceful; Beautiful
Tyree		Boy	Land of the fierce
Tyrie		Unisex	Strong and determined
Vaden		Boy	Well-known; Respected leader
Vaila		Unisex	Fairy princess, ethereal beauty
Vertie		Girl	Derived from Virtue
Watson		Boy	Son of Watt
Webb		Unisex	A weaver or textile worker
Wick		Unisex	dairy farm or dweller by the dairy farm
Wilden		Unisex	Wild; Untamed
Willamina		Girl	Strong-willed woman
Williamson		Unisex	Son of William
Wimberly		Girl	Strong, determined, protector
Winford		Boy	River crossing
Wylie		Unisex	Clever and skilled
Wynton		Boy	Resilient and determined
Wystan		Boy	battle stone or fierce contemplator
Yvaine		Girl	Evening star