Scottish Baby Names: 372 Meaningful Names for Boys & Girls
Scottish Baby Names Collection
Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Scottish baby names! We've curated 372 unique names for both boys and girls, each with detailed meanings, cultural origins, and numerology insights. Whether you're looking for traditional Scottish names or modern variations, our alphabetically organized collection makes it easy to find the perfect name for your little one. Each name includes its meaning, personality traits, and cultural significance to help you make an informed choice.
| Name | Meaning | Numerology |
|---|---|---|
| Gavan | White hawk. From the medieval name Gawain. See also Gwayne. | 9 |
| Gaven | White hawk. | 4 |
| Gavin | A Scottish derivative of the Old German name Gawin, meaning 'district of land'. Also a variant of the Scottish name Gawain, meaning little hawk or white hawk. | 8 |
| Gavyn | White hawk. From the medieval name Gawain. See also Gwayne. | 6 |
| Gawain | Little hawk. White hawk. | 1 |
| Gawen | White hawk. | 5 |
| Gawyn | White hawk. | 7 |
| Gib | Diminutive of Gilbert: Derived from the name Gilbride, meaning 'servant of St. Bridget'. | 9 |
| Gil | Diminutive of Gilbert: Derived from the name Gilbride, meaning 'servant of St. Bridget'. | 1 |
| Gilbert | Derived from the name Gilbride, meaning 'servant of St. Bridget'. | 1 |
| Gilbride | Servant of St. Bridget. | 3 |
| Gilleabart | Pledge. | 6 |
| Gilleasbuig | Bold. | 5 |
| Gillecriosd | Christ bearer. | 5 |
| Gillivray | Servant of judgment. | 7 |
| Gilmat | Sword bearer. | 8 |
| Gilmer | Sword bearer. | 1 |
| Gilmore | Sword bearer. | 7 |
| Gilroy | Serves the king. | 5 |
| Gobha | A smith. | 6 |
| Gordain | Hero. | 5 |
| Gordan | Hero. | 5 |
| Gordon | From the marshes. A surname and given name adopted from a Scottish place name. One of Scotland's great clans. | 1 |
| Gow | A smith. | 9 |
| Gowan | A smith. | 6 |
| Graeme | This Scottish surname is a variant of the Lincolnshire place name Grantham, meaning Grant's homestead, or farm home, and is also a common given name. Famous bearer: British writer Graham Greene. | 4 |
| Graham | This Scottish surname is a variant of the Lincolnshire place name Grantham, meaning Grant's homestead, and is also a common given name. Famous bearer: British writer Graham Greene. | 3 |
| Grahame | This Scottish surname is a variant of the Lincolnshire place name Grantham, meaning Grant's homestead, or farm home, and is also a common given name. Famous bearer: British writer Graham Greene. | 8 |
| Grant | Originally a Scottish surname derived from the French 'grand', meaning tall or great. Now common both as a surname and given name. Famous bearer: American President Ulysses S. Grant. | 6 |
| Grear | watchful | 4 |
| Gregor | A variant of Gregory, meaning 'on the watch', which gave rise to the name McGregor. | 7 |
| Griorgair | Vigilant. | 3 |
| Gunn | White. | 2 |
| Hamilton | A Scottish surname and place name of one of the great noble families of Scotland, and used as a given name since the 19th century. | 2 |
| Hamish | James - in Gaelic, Seumas, Seanius. | 4 |
| Harailt | Leader. | 6 |
| Hay | From the stockade. | 7 |
| Haye | From the stockade. | 3 |
| Henderson | Son of Henry. | 3 |
| Home | From the cave. | 5 |
| Houston | From Hugh's town. Place-name and surname. American West Texan general Sam Houston. A city in Texas USA. | 4 |
| Hume | From the cave. | 2 |
| Iain | Scottish variant of Ian: 'Gift from God'. | 6 |
| Ian | Gift from God The Gaelic form of the name John. | 6 |
| Innes | From Innes. | 7 |
| Irvin | Variant of Ervin: Beautiful. | 9 |
| Irvine | Variant of Ervin: Beautiful. | 5 |
| Irving | From the City. Friend, as a variant of Irvin. | 7 |
| Irving. Irvin | Variant of Irvine: Friend. Both a surname and place name. | 7 |
| Iver | Archer. | 9 |
| Jackie | God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques. | 3 |
| Jackson | God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques. | 1 |
| Jacky | God has been gracious; has shown favor. Based on John or Jacques. | 5 |
| Jaime | Variant of Jacob Supplanter. | 2 |
| Jamie | Variant of Jacob 'Supplanter.'. | 2 |
| Jamieson | Variant of Jacob 'Supplanter.'. | 5 |
| Janneth | Variant of Jane; from the French Jeanette. | 9 |
| Jock | God is gracious. A diminutive of John and influenced by Jack. Today, Jock is commonly used as a nickname for someone who is heavily involved in sports and has been used in the past as a nickname for a Scot or as a slang term for a Scottish soldier. | 3 |
| Johnston | From John's farm. | 7 |
| Kade | From the wetlands. | 3 |
| Kai | Fire. | 3 |
| Kam | Form of Cameron 'crooked nose.'. | 7 |
| Kamden | Winding Valley. Form of Camden. | 3 |
| Kameron | Form of Cameron 'crooked nose.'. | 5 |
| Kamron | Form of Cameron 'crooked nose.'. | 9 |
| Kay | Fire. | 1 |
| Keeley | Variant of Kelly: Wood. Surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century. | 9 |
| Keir | A surname used occasionally as a first name since the late 19th century. | 7 |
| Keith | Wood. From the battleground. A surname and place name. | 8 |
| Kellie | Variant of Kelly: Wood. Surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century. | 9 |
| Kelly | Wood. Surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century. | 2 |
| Ken | Diminutive of Kenneth: Handsome. Root of the surname MacKenzie. Famous Bearer: Kenneth Grahame (1859- 1932), author of The Wind in the Willows. | 3 |
| Kendrew | Manly; brave. Form of Andrew. | 8 |
| Kendric | Royal chieftain. Surname. | 1 |
| Kendrick | Royal chieftain. Surname. | 3 |
| Kendrik | Royal chieftain. Surname. | 9 |
| Kendrix | Royal chieftain. Surname. | 4 |
| Kennedy | Ugly head. | 6 |
| Kenneth | Handsome. Root of the surname MacKenzie. Famous Bearer: Kenneth Grahame (1859- 1932), author of The Wind in the Willows. | 5 |
| Kenney | Abbreviation of Kenneth. Surname. | 2 |
| Kennon | Abbreviation of Kenneth. Surname. | 1 |
| Kenny | Diminutive of Kenneth: Handsome. | 6 |
| Kenrick | Royal chieftain. Surname. | 8 |
| Kenrik | Royal chieftain. Surname. | 5 |
| Kenzie | Fair. | 7 |
| Kerk | From the church. | 9 |
| Kermichil | From Michael's fortress. | 7 |
| Kerr | Man of strength. | 7 |
| Kin | From the top of the cliff. | 7 |
| Kinney | Abbreviation of Kenneth. Surname. | 6 |
| Kinnon | Fair born. | 5 |
| Kinny | From the top of the cliff. | 1 |
| Kirk | From the church. | 4 |
| Kirkland | Church. | 8 |
| Kirklin | Church. | 3 |
| Kirklyn | Church. | 1 |
Explore 372 Scottish Baby Names with Meanings and Origins
Choosing the right name for your baby is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. Our Scottish baby names collection offers a diverse range of options, from classic traditional names to contemporary choices. Each name in our collection has been carefully researched and includes comprehensive information about its meaning, origin, numerology value, and associated personality traits. Browse through our extensive list organized alphabetically and by gender to discover the perfect name that resonates with your family's values and cultural heritage.
Why Choose Scottish Names?
- Rich cultural heritage and traditions
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What You'll Find
- 372 carefully curated names
- Comprehensive meanings and origins
- Gender-specific categorization
- Easy alphabetical navigation
