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
Les		Boy	A garden of holiness and sanctity
Leslie		Unisex	Holly garden
Ligulf		Boy	One who lives in the land of the fjords
Livingstone		Boy	A place name; A person who is from Livingstone
Lochlan		Boy	From the land of lakes
Lochland		Boy	A land of lakes or fjords; A inhabited by a foreigner
Lochlin		Unisex	From the land of lakes
Lochlyn		Boy	Warrior of the land of lakes
Lockie		Boy	Scottish nickname for people from Norway
Logie		Unisex	Hollow; Depression; A place name in Scotland
Lorne		Boy	The name of an early Scottish chieftain and a place name
Lundy		Boy	A person from the island grove
Lyall		Boy	Wolf
Mac		Boy	Son of
Macalister		Boy	The son of Alasdair
Macall		Boy	Son of the chief in battle
Macallan		Boy	A son of a handsome man
Macallister		Boy	Son of the defender of mankind
Macarny		Boy	The name given to the son of Artan
Macarthur		Boy	Son of Arthur
Macaulay		Boy	The son of Olaf; Son of the battle chief
Macbeth		Boy	Son of life; Righteous man
Maccaulay		Boy	Son of righteousness
Macdonald		Unisex	son of Donald
Macgregor		Boy	A son of a shepard
Macgyver		Boy	Resourceful and innovative problem solver
Macintosh		Boy	A son of the thane
Mackan		Boy	The son of
Mackay		Boy	A son of fire
Mackee		Boy	A fair one; Favored one
Mackenzie		Boy	Fair
Mackenzy		Boy	A son of a favored man
Mackie		Boy	Son of Coinneach; Name of a Scottish clan
Mackinney		Boy	God has heard me; Son of Cionaodh; Son of Coinneach; Son of Kenneth
Mackinnon		Boy	Son of the fair born
Mackland		Boy	Son of the land
Macklen		Boy	The son of Flann
Macky		Unisex	Great, Son of a handsome man or warrior
Mackynzie		Boy	The son who has a handsome father
Maclaine		Boy	Son of the lion
Maclane		Unisex	Son of the servant of Saint John
Maclaren		Boy	Son of Laren
Maclay		Boy	An amiable and youthful person
Maclean		Boy	Son of a beautiful man
Macleod		Boy	Son of an unattractive man
Maclin		Unisex	Son of Flann
Maclyn		Unisex	Son of Flann
Macmillan		Boy	Son of a bald man
Macrae		Boy	A gracious son
Macwan		Boy	A Scottish Surname
Madix		Unisex	Strength; Determination; Uniqueness
Mak		Boy	To be the son of someone
Makay		Boy	A son of Kay; A Son of Fire
Malcolm		Boy	A devotee of St. Columba
Manson		Boy	A Scottish surname, son of Mangus
Massie		Unisex	A surname derived from teh clan Matheson in Scotland
Mata		Boy	Gift of Yahweh; Gift of God; Gift of the Lord; A variant of Matthew
Matheson		Boy	A bear's son
Mavel		Unisex	Strength; Beauty; Wonder
Maxwell		Boy	Dweller by the great stream
Mccall		Unisex	Son of stranger
Mccauley		Boy	son of Amhalghaidh; Son of righteousness
Mcdonald		Unisex	Son of Donald
Mckay		Boy	A son of fire
Mckenley		Unisex	Son of the learned ruler
Mclane		Unisex	Son of the servant
Mclaren		Unisex	Speed, luxury, power
Mclean		Unisex	Son of Gillean
Mcleod		Boy	Son of Leòd
Mctair		Boy	Son of a carpenter
Mekenzie		Unisex	Child of the wise leader
Melville		Boy	Clearance on unfruitful land; Defrayal on barren land
Mikenzie		Unisex	The child of a wise leader
Milligan		Unisex	A Christian ritual of shaving the head
Mingus		Boy	An estate owner; One who lives in a manor
Mitchum		Boy	An angel who is closer to the God
Morvin		Unisex	Renowned fighter; Mariner
Mosby		Unisex	From a farm near a mossy area
Muir		Unisex	Sea; Moor
Mungo		Boy	Dear one; Beloved
Munro		Unisex	Hill or mountain
Murdoch		Boy	Sea warrior; Protector of the sea
Murray		Unisex	Ffrom the sea town; Seaside settlement
Mykenzie		Unisex	Son of the wise leader
Nab		Boy	Head minister of a monastery
Nae		Unisex	Mine; Like; Want
Naos		Boy	Single opportunity
Napier		Boy	A tradesman of linen cloths
Naughton		Boy	One with a clean heart
Neilan		Boy	Victor; Overcomer; Defender; Defeater
Neils		Boy	A person who has general authority over others
Nevay		Unisex	Bright; Radiant one
Nevie		Unisex	Prophetess
Nevis		Unisex	Snowy
Niven		Boy	Small, holy person; Little saint
Nolyn		Unisex	Noble one; Victorious
Norrie		Unisex	Northern; From the North
Nygel		Boy	Came out of the water
Nyjah		Unisex	Purpose
Oban		Boy	An enchanting brave person who is infatuated for his bravery

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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