483 Scottish Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Scottish names are rooted in the country's rich culture and traditions. Many Scottish baby boy names reflect ancient Celtic mythology and legends. In Scottish communities, a special naming ceremony is organized to celebrate the birth of a child and give them a name (1). Scottish people do not conduct this ceremony in a rush. In fact, it can be organized as late as the child's first birthday celebration. The ritual involves parental promises to the young one and, sometimes, a symbolic action. This action can be a communal blessing by the guests or something like planting a tree. This naming ceremony can also be conducted to change a name or confer a unique name on someone honoring an age, stage transition, or accomplishment. In Scotland, this humanist naming ceremony is a lovely way of welcoming a human being into the family and recognizing their given or personal name. This ceremony may be a non-religious equivalent of events like christenings and baptisms. Scottish baby boy names have intriguing symbolism that appeals to people worldwide. A vast majority of Scottish names are derived from the indigenous Gaelic language, earlier spoken throughout Scotland. As the Gaels came from Ireland to Scotland, older Irish and Scottish naming pools were similar (2). Gaelic-origin names follow a binary; there is hardly any overlap between male and female names, even if the name is gender-neutral in meaning. Historically, Gaelic surnames were patronymic. The father’s first name would become a part of the son or daughter’s last name. This naming convention has fallen out of use today. You can find uncommon, classic, traditional, and modern names in this language. Although middle names were not used in Scotland until the 16th century, these Scottish names will sync well with an array of middle names. So, you can be sure of having a sweet-sounding baby boy name. It's time to quickly explore this extensive list of Scottish names and find your favorite one.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Alexander		Boy	Defender of mankind
Harris		Boy	Son of Harry
Jack		Boy	God is gracious
James		Boy	Supplanter
Leo		Boy	Lion
Lewis		Boy	Famous in battle
Logan		Boy	Little hollow
Noah		Unisex	Rest
Oliver		Boy	Olive tree planter
Rory		Boy	Red king
Aaran		Boy	Exalted; Strong; Teacher; Mountain of strength
Abernathy		Boy	Beginning or starting point of the river
Abott		Boy	The father or the priest
Abree		Unisex	Strong; Independent; Free-spirited
Addison		Boy	Son of Adam
Aed		Unisex	A fire; Flame; Burning fire
Aedh		Unisex	From the Scottish word Aodh; Fire
Aftyn		Unisex	Derived from Afton; A place in Scotland; Feminine strength
Agan		Unisex	Beautiful or handsome and intelligent; Pearl; A precious stone that is very expensive
Agravain		Boy	Brother of Gawain
Ailsie		Boy	Devoted to God
Aklen		Boy	One who is a little rock; A Scottish version of Alan
Alasdair		Boy	Defender of men; A variant of names Alexander and Alistair
Alaster		Boy	Defender of men
Alistair		Boy	Gaelic form of Alexander
Allistair		Boy	Defender of mankind
Aodh		Boy	Fire; Brightness; Splendour
Aonghas		Boy	One Choice; A variant of name is Angus
Aonghus		Boy	One Choice; A variant of name is Angus
Aran		Boy	Enlighted; mountain of strength; exalted; A variant of name Aaron
Archibold		Boy	Truly Brave; A variant of the name Archibald
Athol		Boy	From a surname derived from a Scottish language
Aurie		Unisex	Golden; Gold
Ayson		Unisex	Blessed by God
Baine		Unisex	White; Fair
Bair		Boy	Strong; Son of the sea
Baird		Boy	The son of Bard
Bairn		Boy	One who is a child at heart
Baye		Unisex	Strong, independent, and unique
Bedivere		Boy	Birch men; Living among Birch trees
Bellangere		Boy	son of alexandre
Bercilak		Boy	Green knight; Mighty and powerful
Berlynn		Unisex	Strong and graceful
Binnie		Unisex	Hill of the birds
Blane		Boy	Little yellow one
Bowie		Boy	Yellow-haired Boy; Blond-haired boy
Brack		Unisex	Someone who lived near a stretch of uncultivated land
Breland		Unisex	Strong; Brave; Leader
Breydon		Unisex	Vibrant and spirited
Brice		Boy	Freckled
Broc		Boy	One who is like a badger
Brocagni		Boy	He who is badger-like
Brodee		Boy	Spirited; Descendant of Bradach
Broden		Boy	One who comes from the Brodie Castle in Scotland
Brodi		Boy	Strong, dynamic, and charismatic
Brodie		Boy	Muddy place; Ditch; Second son
Brody		Boy	Broad island; Ditch; Muddy place
Bruce		Boy	Willowlands
Bryelle		Unisex	Feminine; Unique; Modern
Brynnleigh		Unisex	Strong and courageous
Brysen		Boy	A son of a freckled man
Bryshon		Boy	A male child of the freckled man
Bryson		Boy	Son of a nobleman; Freckled
Cadin		Unisex	Spirit of battle; Fighter
Cadyn		Boy	Cadan's son
Cailean		Boy	One who is triumphant
Cailin		Boy	Girl
Cairn		Unisex	A pile of stones used as a marker or monument
Caisyn		Unisex	Unique; Modern
Calan		Boy	A child who is a contemporary
Calen		Boy	People's victory
Caley		Boy	A young child who is a contemporary
Callam		Boy	Dove
Calton		Boy	Fierce; Ambitious; Determined
Cam		Boy	A man with a crooked nose
Cambell		Unisex	Warlike, crooked mouth
Camdyn		Boy	One who comes from the winding valley
Cameran		Unisex	Twisted; Bent
Carlan		Unisex	Strong and determined
Carron		Unisex	Rock; Stony place
Carson		Boy	Son of marsh dwellers
Caspen		Unisex	Treasurer; A character in his Chronicles of Narnia series
Cathan		Unisex	Battle
Caulder		Boy	Rocky water; Stream
Cennet		Unisex	Paradise
Chambers		Boy	The one who is a servant
Chisholm		Boy	Soft like cheese
Chism		Unisex	Child of Christ; Christian
Christie		Boy	Christianity; Follower of Christ
Christy		Boy	Christian
Chrystal		Boy	Crystal; A transparent clear solid
Clarion		Boy	The name of a king in Arthurian Legends
Clarions		Boy	Derived from the name of a king in the Arthurian Legends
Clellan		Boy	Son of a follower of a Saint named Fillan
Clyden		Unisex	Strong and intelligent
Coire		Boy	A pool that is filled with froth or bubbles
Colen		Boy	Triumph; Win; Victory; To defeat the opponent
Colin		Boy	Victory of the people
Collie		Unisex	A breed of dog, usually with a long coat and often used for herding
Corson		Unisex	Raven; Crow

Infographic: Resplendent Scottish Baby Names With Meanings

Scottish baby names are often inspired by different elements of the region, such as nature, topography, mythical characters, and ancient historical heroes. Different languages and neighboring countries also influence Scottish names. The phonetic sounds of the language cause the names to exhibit a melodic charm, setting them apart from names in other cultures. Have a look at the infographic for some popular Scottish baby names and their meanings.

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Infographic: Bold And Handsome Scottish Baby Boy Names

Scotland is renowned for its rich culture dating back several centuries. The male names in the Scottish language evoke images of fearlessness and royalty. That is why parents explore them for their little ones. If you are mesmerized by this unique and vibrant country, the names in this infographic will surely appeal to you.

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