Celtic Male Names of Scotland Abhainn - river. Aibne. Acair — variant of the word meaning anchor. Acaiseid. Achaius — friend of horses. Adair — (Gael) place name meaning from the oak tree ford or oak tree settlement. From a surname, maybe derived from an early Scottish pronunciation of English Edgar. Adaire, Athdar, Edgar. Adhamh — Scots-Gaelic spelling of Adam, of the earth. Adie — Scottish pet form of Adam, and less commonly Aidan. Adaidh is the Gaelic spelling of Adie, hence surname MacAdaidh, Anglicized McCadie.. Aedan — (Scot) a King of Scots in 560. see Aidan. Aeneas — rare name; was quite common in Scotland as anglicized form of Aonghas; and in Ireland as anglicized form of Éigneachán, a personal name from éigneach violent fate or death. Ahearn — lord of the horses. Aherin, Hearn. Aidan — Fr. Old Irish aed fire + dim. -an. Very old Scottish name. King Aidan mac Gabran, ruled Argyll in the 6th C., first Christian Monarch in the British Isles outside Ireland. 7th C. St. Aidan established the celebrated monastery of Lindisfarne. Aedan. Ailbeart — noble; Scots-Gaelic form of Albert. Ailbert. Ailean — (AY-luhn) handsome; also from Old Irish ail noble + dim. -an. Anglicized as Alan, related from the Breton language. Ailein — from a Gaelic word for from the green meadow. Aillig — from the stony place. Ail. Aindrea — Scots-Gaelic form of Andrew, strong; also Anndra. Ainsley — (Gael) my very own meadow or lee. Alasdair — (ALL-us-tir) defender of mankind; Gaelic evolution of Greek name Alexander. Scottish royal name in 12th C. when Alexander I took the throne. MacAlisters claim descent from Alasdair Mor (d. 1299), son of Donald of Islay, Lord of the Isles. Alister, Alistair, Alastair, Alaisdair, Alisdair, Alastair, Allaster, Alaster, Alasdair (AHL-uhs-duhr), Alexander; pet form Aly; feminine form Alastrina. Alec — (Gr) defender of mankind; short form of Alexander, now less popular then Alex, possibly because of the term smart alec. Ailig, Alick. Alick — Scottish variant of Alec, which has gained popularity on it own. The form Ellic is in use in the Highlands. Gaelic form is Ailig. Alpin — Prob. derived from Latin albinus white, fair. Borne by at least two Pictish kings, source of surname MacAlpin. Scottish anglicized form of Gaelic Ailpein, a name widely given in the Highlands from the time of earliest historical records. There is no obvious Gaelic etymology, and is often taken to be of Pictish origin. Alpine. Aluinn — (AH-loo-in) handsome or cheerful; Scottish of Celtic origin, possibly a dim. of a word meaning rock. Ailean, Alan, Allan, Allen (generally only found as a surname in Britain, but equally common as a given name in the USA). Amhlaidh — Scottish Gaelic form of Olaf, an Old Norse name introduced to Ireland by Viking settlers. Aulay. Amhuinn — from the alder tree river. Angus — unique choice, chosen one, unique strength, from Old Irish Oengus: oen one + gus vigor. Scottish and Irish; anglicized form of Gaelic Aonghus/Aonghas (EUN-eu-uss), composed of Celtic elements meaning one and choice. Name of an old Celtic god, and is first recorded as a personal name in Adomnans Life of St. Columba, where it occurs in the form Oinogus(s)ius as the name of a man for whom the saint prophesied a long life and a peaceful death. Almost certainly the name of an 8th C. Pictish king variously recorded as Omnust and Hungus. traditional first name in Scotland, and of the men of clan Donald, whose ancestors include Angus Og of Islay. Short form Gus; pet form Angie; feminine form Angusina. Anndra — (AH-oon-drah) Scots-Gaelic form of Andrew, manly. St. Andrew the Apostle is the patron saint of Scotland. Aindrea. Andra (Lowland form). Pet forms: Andy, Drew. Aodh — (OOH) Fr. Old Irish aed fire. Frequent name in early Scotland; surname Mackay is based on it. Aoidh, Hugh. Arailt — Scots-Gaelic form of Harold. Archibald — Scottish of Norman French origin. Composed of elements ercan genuine + bald bold, brave. Equivalent of Scottish Gaelic Gilleasbaig. Pet forms: Archie, Archy (Gaelic Eair(r)dsidh), Baldie. Argyle — taken from the old placename Arregaithel, from the land of the Gauls. Armstrong — Scottish, transferred use of the surname, probably as a nickname for a man with strong arms. Art — Irish and Scottish, now as an informal shortening of Arthur. Artair — (AHR-shtuhr) eagle-like or high, noble; Gaelic form of Arthur, fr. Celtic artos bear, or poss. borrowed from Latin Artorius; and the surname MacArtair is derived, and anglicized as McArthur and Carter. Arth, Artus. Arthur — of Celtic origin. King Arthur, British king of 5th C. or 6th C. The name was first found in the Latinized form Artorius and its derivation is obscure. Athol — transferred use of the name of a Perthshire district, seat of the dukes of Atholl. The placename is thought to derive from the Gaelic ath Fodla new Ireland. Atholl, Athole. Aulay — from Norse Olaf. Source of surname (and first name) MacAulay; Scottish anglicized form of Amhla(i)dh. See Amhlaoibh. Baird — from a clan name, derived fr. Old Irish bard a bard, poet. Bard. Baldie — Scottish pet from of Archibald. Balfour — pasture land. Balloch — from a word meaning from the pasture. Balmoral — taken from the placename, from the majestic village. Banner — flag bearer. Barclay — Scottish, Irish; transferred use of the Scottish surname, which was taken to Scotland in the 12th C. by Walter de Berchelai, who became a chamberlain of Scotland in 1165. Probably derived from Berkeley in Gloucestershire, which is from OE beorc birch tree + leah wood or clearing; birch tree meadow. In Ireland, its been anglicized in the form of Parthalán. Berkeley. Bean — from a Celtic word for spirit or fairy, and means one who is white-skinned; Scottish anglicized form of the Gaelic name Beathan. Bearnard — Irish, Scots-Gaelic form of Bernard; from the Old German words Beirn-hard brave as a bear. Bhatar — (VAH-tuhr) Fr. Germanic wald rule + harja folk. Usually associated with Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832). Moderately popular as a first name in Scotland. Walter. Birk — birch tree. Blackburn — black brook. Blair — from a surname; from Gaelic blar plain, field, battlefield; or child of the fields. Blaire, Blayre. Blane — from Gaelic bla yellow. Name of an important Scottish saint who was Bishop of Kingarth in late 6th C.; several Scottish churches are named Kilblane in his honor. Blain, Blaine, Blayne. Bothan — from a Gaelic word for from the stone house. Boyd — from Gaelic buidhe yellow-haired. Braden — modern spelling of Bhradain, salmon. Braigh — from the Gaelic word for from the upper part. Breac — from the Celtic word for speckled. Bryce, Brice. Bret — from Britain. Brit. Brian — (ONorse) strong or virtuous; brought from Ireland, King Brian Boru. Briant, Brion, Bryan, Bryant. Broc — from an Old English word for badger. Brodie — from the Irish Gaelic word for from the ditch. Bruce — (Fr) woods; derived fr. a surname based on the place name, Braose (now Brieuse) in Normandy, and brought to Scotland by the Normans; most famous Bruce was Robert Bruce, King of Scots from 1306-29, who liberated Scotland fr. English rule at the Battle of Bannockburn. Busby — village on woodlands or village in the thicket. Bryce — quick-moving. From name of 4th C. St. Bricius of Tours, France, name is Celtic origin. Bricius cult was brought to Scotland by the Normans. Brice. Bryson — from a surname meaning son of Bryce. Buchanan — from a surname derived from a place name in Stirlingshire. Source is prob. Gaelic bocan a young male deer. Cailean — (KAH-luhn) from Old Irish cuilen pup, cub, kitten or child. Favorite of Campbells and MacKenzies; 1st Campbell chief of Lochawe, Cailean Mor, was killed in a battle with the MacDougals in 1294, since then the chief of the clan has been MacCailein Mor Son of Big Cailean. Cael, Caelin, Callean, Colin, Cailean (CAL-lan). Cairns — Gaelic place word that became a surname and first name. Traditionally, a cairn is a heap of stones placed on top of a grave. Calum — (KA-luhm) from Latin columba dove. 6th C. Irish missionary St. Columba (Colm Cille in Irish) founded a monastery on the island of Iona which became a great center of learning. Also used as a nickname for Malcolm. Callum. Camden — from the winding or crooked valley. Camdin, Camdan. Cameron — (Celt) from cam + shron nose, or brun hill. An important clan name, place name in the old kingdom of Fife. Camar, Camshron, Camero, Camey. Campbell — (KAM-bel) from cam crooked + beul mouth. A clan name that is also used a first name. Cambeul, Cam, Camp. Carey — (Welsh) stoney, rock island. Carlton — from the Old English words Carla-tun farmers settlement. Carmichael — follower of Michael. Carney — fighter. Carr — from the marsh; derived from the Norse word for marsh. Cathair, Cary. Cathal — Fr. Old Irish cath battle. Ancient first name is source of the surname Macall. Cawley — from the Gaelic word for relic. Camhlaidh, Cauley. Ceard — from the Gaelic word for smith. Ceardach. Chalmers — son of the lord. Clamer, Chalmer. Charles — (OFr) full-grown, manly. Teàrlach. Chattan — from the Gaelic word for cat; clan name that is used as a first name also. Chait. Cinead — Prob. Pictish in origin; in 843, King Cinead Mac Ailpin united Gaels and Picts in one kingdom, Scotia. Ceanag (KEN-uhk); anglecized as Kenneth; feminine form is Kenna. Clach — from the Gaelic word for stone. Cleit — from the Gaelic word for rocky promontory. Clennan — from a Celtic word for servant of Finnian. Clyde — (Scottish) name of the famous Scottish river. Coinneach — (KON-yokh or KUH-nyuhx) Fr. Old Irish Cainnech, derived fr. cain good, beautiful; handsome face or head. St. Cainnech founded monasteries in Ireland and Scotland in the 6th C.; city of Kilkenny (Cell Coinneach) in Ireland takes its name from him. Identical to Irish name Cainnech; anglicized as Kenneth. Colin — (KAW-lin)(Gael) child; victory of the people; or young cub. Cailean, Colan, Collin, Coll. Conan — wise; Scottish form of the Irish name. Connor, Conon. Connell — (Celt) high and mighty. Conran — St. Conran, 7th C. bishop and apostle to Orkney Islands. Corey — (kohr-ee) ravine; sometimes translated as seething pool. Cori, Cory. Craig — from Gaelic place word creag crag, cliff or steep rock; crag dweller or from near the crag. Also used as a surname. Craigen, Kraig, Craggie. Crannog — lake dweller. Criostal — (KREE-uh-stuhl) Gaelic form of Christopher. Produced Scottish surnames, Chrystal, Cristal, and MacCristal. Crìsdean — Christ-bearer. Gaelic form of Christopher. Cullen — young animal, handsome. Culloden — personal name from the placename of Culloden, meaning from the nook of the marsh. Dabhaidh — (DA-ee-vee or DAEE-vee) beloved; Gaelic form of David. St. David, son of King Malcolm III and Queen Margaret, was King of Scots from 1124-53. Daibhidh. Dallas — Scots-Gaelic for from the waterfall; name of a town in Scotland and used as a personal name. Dallieass, Dallis, Dalys. Dalziel — small field. Daziel, Dalyell. Damh — ox. Daimh. Dànaidh — Danny. Darach — from the Gaelic word for oak. Davis — Davids son. Dave, Davidson, MacDaibhidh. Deargh — from a Gaelic word for red. Denholm — place name; prob. Denholm, Scotland, otherwise unknown. Derek — (OGer) peoples ruler. Dirk, Derrick. Diarmad — (DYEER-muht) from Old Irish Diarmait, sorrow. Early Irish literature, Scottish and Irish ballads and folktales, Diarmaid was a member of the warrior band of Finn mac Cumaill. Diarmaid had a love spot on his face that made women fall instantly in love with him. Clan Campbell traces its ancestry to one Diarmid ODuibne. Dermot. Doire — from the grove. Dhoire. Donald — from Gaelic Domhnall (DAW-nuhl) derived fr. Old Irish domnan world + gal valor; brown or dark; or proud ruler. Donald was an early Scottish royal name; Clan Donald, most powerful Highland clan, took the name from a 15th C. Donald, grandson of Somerled, Lord of the Isles. Don, Donn, Donall, Donalt, Donaugh, Donel, Donell, Dòmhnull, Dòmhnall, Dòmhnal (DAW-ull), Donaidh (Donnie). Donnan — Fr. Old Irish donn meaning brown or chief + dim. -an. Name of 7th C. abbot of Iona who founded many churches in Scotland. Donnchadh — (DON-ah-choo) old Gaelic spelling of Duncan, meaning dark-skinned stranger or dark-skinned warrior. Dorrell — kings doorkeeper. Dougal — Gaelic Dubhghlas (DOO-luhs) Fr. Old Irish dubh dark + glas green or blue. Common Celtic river name surviving as the rivers Douglas in Ireland and Scotland, Dulas in Wales, and Dawlish, Dowles and Divelish in England. Douglas, Dugall, Doughald, Dougald (DOO-gald), Dùghall (DOO-ull), Dùghlas (DOOG-lass). Douglas — from the dark water; dark river or stream or dark blue-green. Scotland, Ireland, and Wales all have a river of this name. Dubhghlas (DOOG-lass). *see Dougal. Drummond — druids mountain; at the ridge; or from a surname based on a clan name that is derived from the name of the village of Drymen in Sterlingshire; used as a name in Scotland since the 13th C. Duer — heroic. Duff — dark. Dubh. Duncan — Gaelic Donnchadh (DOO-nuh-xuh) from Old Irish donn brown or chief + cath warrior = dark-skinned warrior. Fr. a surname based on a clan name. Duncan was the name of two early Kings of the Scots: Duncan I in the 11th C. was immortalized by Shakespeares MacBeth; Clan Donnchadh (the Robertsons) claims Donnchadh Reamhar (Duncan the Stout) as its name ancestor. Donnchadh, Donnachadh, Dunn, Dune. Dunham — from the Gaelic word for brown. Dunlop — muddy hill. Dunmore — fortress on the hill. Durell — kings doorkeeper. Dorrell, Durial, Durrell. Eachann — (EU-chun) steadfast. Scottish form of Hector. Eanruig — rules the home. Scottish form of Henry. Eanraig. Ear — derived from the Gaelic meaning from the east. Edan — fire. Eideard — (AE-jard) wealthy guardian; Gaelic form of Edward. Eilig — from a word meaning from the deer pass. Ennis — an alternate form of Angus. Eòghann — (YOE-wun) youth. Gaelic spelling of Ewan. Eòin - Scottish version of Jonathan. Johnathan, Jonathon. Eonan — (YOE-wun or YOH-nuhn) youth; from Old Irish name Adamnan, little Adam. St. Adamnan (d. 704) was abbot of a monastery of Iona in Scotland; his writings contain the first mention of the Loch Ness Monster. Eòsaph — Scottish form of Joseph. Erskine — from the height of the cliff or dweller of the top of the cliff; from a clan name based on the name of a place on the banks of the Clyde, near Glasgow. Derivation is uncertain. Kinny, Kin. Ervin — (Gael) beautiful. Evan — either young warrior or right-handed. Ewan — Gaelic Eoghann (YOH-uhn) Fr. Old Irish name Eogan born of the yew tree: eo yew + gein birth = born of the yew tree. Traditional clan name, including Clan Campbell and Clan Chattan. Ewen of Locheil, chief of Clan Cameron, was a celebrated opponent of Oliver Cromwell. Ewen, Euen, Euan, Ewhen, Owen, anglicized as Hugh. Faing — from the sheep pen. Fang. Farquhar — Gaelic Fearchar (FER-uh-xuhr or FER-a-char) Fr. Old Irish fer man + cara friendly; friendly man; one especially dear; strong man. King Ferchar the Long, of Lorne (d. 697), was ancestor of the Chattan and Farquarson clans. Faarquar, Farquharson, Ferchar. Feandan — from the narrow glen. Fearghas — (FER-uh-guhsh) of manly strength or dear one; fr. Old Irish fer man + gus strength, vigor; or first choice. Fergus mac Eirc is considered the ancestor of the Gaels. Fergus. Fergusson — son of Fergus. Ferguson. Fife — from a surname der. from the name of ancient kingdom in eastern Scotland. Some claim the name is from Fib, the name of one of the seven sons of Cruithne, the legendary ancestor of the Pictish race. Fyfe, Fibh. Fingal — from Old Irish finn bright, fair + gall stranger. J. Macpherson transformed the Irish and Scottish folk hero Finn mac Cumaill into a Scottish king named Fingal in his Ossianic poems. Fionnlagh — (FYOOHN-ee-loo or FYON-lax) fr. Old Irish finn bright, fair + laoch warrior; fair hero. Finlay, Finley, Findlay. Firth — from the placename, meanings arm of the sea. Forbeis — (FOR-bish) headstrong. Clan name fr. the Gaelic place word forba field + suffix of location -ais. Forbes. Fordyce — from a surname based on a place in Banffshire. Frang — (FRANG-g) form of the Teutonic name Frank, meaning free. Fraser — strawberry fields; from French surname de Frisselle, brought to Scotland by Normans in 13th C. The French word for strawberries is fraise, and there are strawberry plants are on the Fraser coat of arms. Gabhran — (GAHV-ruhn) Gaelic for little goat; an ancient Scottish name, borne by a grandson of Fergus mac Erc. Gair — from a word meaning short. Gare. Gavin — white hawk; popular in the Middle Ages, as Gawain in England, and Gauvain in France; in Arthurian legends and literature, Gawain was one of the boldest knights of the Round Table; Gavin Dunbar was Archbishop of Glasgow and Chancellor of Scotland in the 16th C., and estd the first National Court of Justice. Gilchrist Fr. Gaelic Gille Criosd (gil-yuh-KREE-uhst) meaning servant of Christ; esp. popular in the Middle Ages. Gawain, Gawen, Gaven. Geordan — Scottish form of Gordon. Geordie — (Gr) farmer; form of George. Seòras. Gilchrist — modern spelling of Gille Criosd, servant of Christ. Gillanders — Gaelic Gille Anndrais (gil-yuh OWN-drish), servant of St. Andrew. Gilleabart — pledge. Gillean — (GIL-yan) Gaelic Gilla Eoin (gil-yuh YOWN), servant of (St.) John. The Clan Maclean (son of Gillean) takes its name from the 13th C. warrior, Gillean of the Battle Axe; Gillean is not to be confused with the English womans name Gillian (Jillian), fr. Juliana. Gilleasbuig — (GEEL-yes-pick) genuine or bold; variant of Old German Archibald. Gillecroids — from the Gaelic word for Christ-bearer or servant of Christ. Gillespie — Gaelic Gilleasbuig (gil-yuh-IS-pik) servant of a bishop; traditional first name among the Campbells. Gillis — Gaelic Gille Iosa (gil-yuh EE-uh-suh) servant of Jesus; traditional first name in the Hebrides. Gillivray — servant of judgment. Gleann — (Gael) from gleann valley; male or female name. Glen, Glenn. Glendan — (Gael) place name for settlement in the glen or fortress in the glen. Glendon, Glenden. Goraidh — from a Celtic word for peaceful. Gordon — (GORSH-tuhn) from clan name based on a place name in Berwickshire, perhaps der. fr. British gor great + din hill-fort; possibly also hero or from the cornered hill. Geordan, Gordie, Gordy, Gòrdon. Gow — (Gael) a smith. Gowan — from Gaelic gobha a smith; blacksmiths were VIPs in early Celtic culture, often having an aura of magic about them. Gow, Gobha. Graham — from an Anglo-Saxon word for warlike. Greum, Graeme, Gram grain. Grant — (L) great. Greer — from a Scottish surname, a contraction of the name Gregor. Gregory — (Gr) vigilant. Griogair — (GRI-kuhr) Gaelic form of the name of St. Gregory of Tours, France; name was brought to Scotland by the Norman French and widely used in the Middle Ages, and meant vigilant; derived from greigh a flock or herd; all forms of this name were officially banned for most of the 17th and 18th C.s for alleged misdeeds of some clan members. Gregor. Gunn — from the Norse-Viking word for warrior; possibly white. Hamish — (HAY-mish) Gaelic form of James. Harailt — Scottish form of an Old Norse word for leader. Hearn — shortened form of Ahearn, which means lord of the horses. Henson — Henrys son; surname adopted as a first name. Henderson. Home — from the cave. Hume. Hugh — (Teut) intelligence, spirit; English name from German root hugi heart, mind; traditionally used in Scotland to anglicize the Gaelic names Eoghann, Uisdeann, Aodh. Iain — (ee-AYN or EE-an) Gods gracious gift; Gaelic form of John. Ian, Iaian, Ianv. Innes — from Gaelic word for island; first a surname and clan name, then first name, male or female. Iomhair — (EE-uh-var) from the Teutonic name Ivor, archer. Ivar, Iver, Ivor. Ivar — from Gaelic form, Iomhair (EE-uh-vuhr), of the Old Norse Ivarr, meaning yew tree army; traditional first name in clan Campbell of Strachur, and also the source of the surname MacIver. Ivor. Jamie — (H) the supplanter; Scottish variation of James and Seumas. Jocelin — Dim. form of Breton saints name, Josse. Norman French brought to Scotland in the 12th C. Joselin, Joslin. Jock — (H) the supplanter; older Scottish form of James and Seumas. Jack, Seoc. Kade — wetlands. Keddy — Scottish form of Adam. Keir — from a clan name, der. from the Old Irish ciar dark. Keith — as a personal name it means the battle place; from a surname, based on the place name, Ceiteach, in East Lothian. Kendrew — Scottish form of Andrew. Kendrick — from a word meaning son of Henry; or royal chieftain. Kennan — little Ken. Kennedy — from Old Irish name Cennetig: cenn head + etig ugly; ; or helmeted chief; mostly associated with Ireland, it has been used consistently in Scotland as a family name and first name since the 12th C. Kentigern — from Old Irish cenn head + tigern lord. The 6th C. St. Kentigern is the patron saint of Glasgow; he was said to be the son of Owein ap* Urien, an early Welsh hero of the Old North. Kenzie — wise leader; related to the clan name Mackenzie. Kermichil — from a Gaelic word meaning from Michaels fortress. Kincaid — battle chief. Kinnon — fair-born. Kirk — Scottish word for church. Kerk. Kyle — from a surname based on the Gaelic word caol narrow, the name of a strait in Ayrshire. Lachlan — belligerant; from Lachlann (LAKH-luhn or LAX-luhn) a Gaelic word formerly used to designate the land of the Vikings or land of lakes or fjords; the Maclachlans take their name from Lachlan Mor (Big Lachlan) a chief who lived near Loch Fryne in the 13th C. Lachlann, Laochailan. Lailoken — name of a Scottish prophet who was driven partially mad by his gift; some authors claim Merlins story was based on his life. Laird — wealthy landowner. Lawren — crowned with laurel. Lawrence. Leith — broad river. Leathan. Lennox — with many elms or from the field of elm trees. Leod — Norse-Viking name adopted by Scots, meaning ugly. The Clan MacLeod claims the Viking Chief Leod as their ancestor. Leslie — Poss. fr. Celtic lis court + celyn holly; possibly (from the) gray fortress or small meadow. Usu. spelled Lesley for a woman, Leslie for a man. Lesley. Logan — from Gaelic place word lag hollow + dim. suffix -an; from the little hollow. Logan is used as the name of several places in Scotland, and has been a surname since the 12th C. and a very popular name in recent years. Lorne — from a place name in Argyll; Loarn was the name of one of the three sons of the legendary first Gael to arrive in Scotland from Ireland. Lulach — (LOO-luhx) An old Scottish royal name, meaning little calf in Gaelic, borne by the stepson of Macbeth, who lived in the 11th C. Lundy — (Scottish) place name for grove near the island. Lundie. Luthias — famous warrior. Lyall — loyal. Mac — son of...; used as a nickname for names beginning with Mac or Mc. Mack, Max. Macadam — son of Adam. Macaulay — son of righteousness; from a surname derived fr. the first name Aulay son of Aulay. Macdonald — Son of Donald; an important clan name, often used in Scotland as a first name. Machar -plain. Machair. Maelcoluim — from Old Irish mael devotee + Colm, fr. Latin columba dove; or servant of St. Columba. Colm Cille was the Irish name of the most important early St. in Scotland, known also by the Latin name Columba, who founded the monastery on Iona, and converted the Pictish kings of Scotland; three medieval kings of the Scots bore the name Malcolm. Malcolm. Manius — form of Norse-Viking Magnus, meaning great. Manus. Maoilios — Scottish form of Myles. Maolmuire — servant of Mary; or dark-skinned. Mark — Marc. Mártainn — (MAWR-tunn) warlike; Gaelic form of Martin. Màrtain (MAWR-tun), Martainn (MAR-tunn). Mata — Scottish form of Matthew. Micheil — (MEECH-yell or MEE-hyel) who is like God; Gaelic form of Micheal. Mirren — Modern form of the name of 6th C. St. Meadhran, who was active in Strathclydel; Mirren is the patron saint of football. Mochridhe - from the Gaelic chriedh meaning my heart. Moncreiffe — from the hill of the sacred bough. Montgomery — Name of a Scottish clan descended from Robert de Montgomerie; name comes from a French name which in turn is based on a German name, thus it contains the French mont hill and the German guma man + ric power. Morgan — sea warrior or from the sea. Morven — from a Gaelic word meaning mariner. Morvin. Muir — (MYOOR) A surname based on the Gaelic place name muir a moor or marshland. Murdoch — (Murdo-archaic) sea protector or sea fighter. Murdo, Murchadh. Muirfinn — dweller by the shining sea. Mungo — Nickname of Kentigern, patron saint of Glasgow, from Old Irish mo my + cu hound, wolf, also possibly amiable; long used as a mans first name. Munro — from clan name Mac An Rothaich, derived fr. the Gaelic name Rothach meaning a person from Ro. The Munros are descendants of a family that came from a place near the river Roe in Derry, Ireland. Monroe, Monro, Munroe. Murchadh — (MOOR-uh-choo or MOOR-uhx) from Old Irish muir sea + cath warrior; also possibly wealthy sailor, sea protector or sea fighter. Murdo, Murdoch, Murtagh, Murtaugh. Murry — sailor or man of the sea; from a clan name. MacMurray, Moray, Murry, Morogh. Nab — from a Gaelic word for abbot. Nairn — river with alder trees. Naomhin — (NUH-veen) fr. naomh saint. This is a traditional first name in Galloway and Ayreshire. Nevin. Nathair — from the Celtic word nathdrack snake. Naughton — pure. Nachton, Nechtan. Nealcail — from Gaelic words meaning victorious people. Niall — (NEEL or NYEE-all) An Old Irish name, prob. derived from nel cloud; or champion. Clan MacNeill traces its ancestry to Anrothan, an Irish prince who married a Scottish princess in the 11th C. Anrothan was descended from Irish high king, Niall Naighiallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), who was claimed as ancestors also by the Irish ONeills. Neacal — (NEK-uhl) victory of the people. Nicholas, Nicol, Niocal (NIK-ul). Niels — champion; from Niall. Neil. Oidhche — from a word meaning night. Ossian — (UH-sheen) from the Old Irish name Oisin little deer or fawn. This character of Irish legend was transformed into a Scottish hero in J. Macphersons Ossianic poems. Pádruig — (PAH-dreek or PA-trik ) noble; the ancient origin meaning translates to stone or anchor stone. Scottish form of the Irish name Padraig (PAH-dreek), and English Patrick. Pádraig, Pahdraig, Padyn, Paton, Padan. Parlan — Gaelic form of Old Irish name Partholon. This name is the source of the surnames Macfarland and Macfarlane. Parthalán — Scottish Gaelic form of Bartholomew. Payton — (L) noble; dim. of Patrick. Paton, Peyton. Peadair — (PED-dur or PAY-tuhr) (the) stone; Gaelic form of Peter. Peadar. Perth — thornbush or thicket. Pòl — (PAHL) little; Gaelic form of Paul. Pony — small horse. Rae — from an Old French word meaning king. Raghnall — (REU-ull or RUHLL) wise power; Scottish form of Teutonic Ronald. Raibeart — (RAB-burt or RAH-bercht) of shining fame; Gaelic form of Robert. Clan Robertson takes its name from Robert Riach (Grizzly Robert) who lived in the 15th C. Raibert; nicknames are Rab, Rabbie. Ranald — from Gaelic Raghnall (RUHLL), from Norse name Rognvaldr power, might. A traditional name among the men of the MacDonald clan. Ronald. Rob Roy — anglicized form of Rob Ruadh, red Rob. Ronald — (Teut) wise power or kings advisor; form of Ranald. Ronal, Ronnold, Ranald, Raghnall. Ronan — from Old Irish ron seal + dim. suffix -an. An early St. Ronan, bishop of Kilmaronen in Lennox, was said to have driven out the devil out of the valley of Innerleithen. Renan, Ronat. Ronson — son of Ronald. Ronaldson. Rory — Gaelic Ruairidh (ROO-uh-ree) from Gaelic ruadh red. Roslin — (Gael) little redhead. Ross — from Gaelic place word ros upland, promontory. Ross has been used as a first name in Scotland since the 12th C. Rosse, Rossell. Rosse — (Gael) headland. Rossell. Roy — (ScGael) from the Galeic word ruadh red. Ruairidh — (RO-urree) Scottish form of Teutonic name Roderick, famous ruler. Ruairdh (same pronun.). Ryan — (Gael) from a Gaelic word meaning little king; strong. Sandy — defender of man. Nickname for Alexander. Scott — a Scotsman or from Scotland. Scot. Scrymgeour — fighter. Seòras — (SHAW-russ) Scottish form of George, farmer. Seumas — (SHAY-muhs) the supplanter or substitute; Gaelic form of James. See also Hamish, derived from the genitive case of Seumas. Sholto — from Gaelic sioltaich propagator. A traditional first name among the Douglases. Simon — listener; Hebrew name long used in Scotland. Associated with Clan Fraser. The chief of Clan Fraser of Lovat is called MacShimi Son of Simon. Simeon, Symon; nicknames include Sim, Sym, Syme. Somairhle — (SOH-uhr-lyuh), from Old Norse summarliethi, one who goes forth in the summer (i.e. a Viking), or a Viking raider. Anglicized as Sorley. Vikings would spend autumn and winter on the Isle of Man, then raid nearby Coasts of Scotland and Ireland in spring and summer. 11th C. chief of Clan Donald, Somerled, Lord of the Isles was half-Gaelic, half-Norse and ruled the Isle of Man, southern Hebrides and Argyll. Somerled, Sorley, Sorely, Samuel. Stewart — (A.S.) caretaker or steward. Originally an occupational name, borne by keepers of the Scottish royal house. Later changed to a hereditary family name, then became a royal name as the House of Stuart ruled Scotland in 1371, and England from 1603-1714. Occasionally used as a girls first name. Stiubhart, Stuart. Stratton — river valley town. Struan — (STROO-uhn) Prob. from Gaelic struan stream. Once a common name among the men of Clan Donnchaidh (Robertsons), who owned lands of Struan in Perthshire. Sutherland — southern land; Norse-Viking name used by the Scots. Tavish — a twin; form of Thomas. Tavis, Tavey, Tevis, Tevish, Tamnais. Tearlach — (TCHAR-lokh or CHAR-luhx) Gaelic well-shaped, full-grown or manly. Popular name among the Stewarts. Often anglicized as the unrelated name Charles, which means strong and manly. Todd — fox. Tòmas — (TO-mass or TAW-muhs) twin; Gaelic form of Thomas. Tamhas, Tòmas, Tamlane (archaic). Tormod — (TOR-ro-mit) from the north; Scots-Gaelic form of Teutonic Norman. Torquil — Thors kettle; from Gaelic Torcaill (THOR-kil) fr. Norse name based on the god Thor. Torquil was the name of the founder of Clan MacLeod of Lewis, and a popular name for the men of that clan. Torcuil, Torkill. Tremaine — house of stone. Tyree — from a Gaelic word meaning island dweller. Tyrae, Tyrai, Tyrea. Uilleam — (OOL-yam or OOL-yuhm) resolute soldier; Gaelic form of William, brought to Scotland in the Middle Ages by Norman French companions of William the Conquerer. Liam is the Irish form of the name and popular in Scotland also. Uisdean — (OOSH-jan or OOS-juhn) intelligent, spirit; Gaelic form of Hugh, also possibly from Austin and/or Augustine. Urquhart — Scottish form of Old English name meaning from the fount on the knoll. Wallace — Origin is Anglo-Saxon word walas or wealas a Celt or a stranger, source also of the words Wales and Welsh. First used as a surname in the border regions of Scotland, then used as a first name in memory of national hero William Wallace, who was executed by English authorities in 1305. Wallis. Wyndham — village near the winding road.
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