Picture this: you’re wandering through Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes – those lush green highlands, mystic lochs, and grand castles straight out of a fairy tale. Now, if that doesn’t scream “adventure,” I don’t know what does!
Scotland isn’t just about its jaw-dropping beauty or that finger-licking good whiskey; it’s also a treasure trove of unique and beautiful names for your little bundle of joy.
Whether you’re leaning towards something that sings the song of Scotland’s rich heritage or looking for a name that’s as unique as it is traditional, you’re in the right place. We’ve got names that echo the country’s natural wonders and its centuries-old folklore and history. Think Ailsa, Fiona, Iona, and Morag – names that have stood the test of time and still turn heads.
Dive into our treasure trove where you’ll find a dazzling array of nearly 620 Scottish girl names! From the well-loved, timeless classics to the rare gems that stand out from the crowd, our list is brimming with choices that are as beautiful as they are meaningful.
A
- Aberdeen: Mouth of the Don River (Scottish Gaelic)
- Abigail: My father’s joy (Scottish, English, Hebrew)
- Abree: Father of many (Hebrew)
- Aedh: Fire; from the Scottish word Aodh (Irish, Scottish)
- Aerion: Powerful, bold, charismatic (Scottish)
- Afton: Afternoon, evening (Scottish)
- Aftyn: A place in Scotland; Feminine strength; Derived from Afton (Scottish)
- Agan: Beautiful, handsome, intelligent; pearl, a precious stone (Scottish)
- Aggie: Good; short form of Agatha and Agnes (Greek)
- Agnes: Chaste, holy (Greek)
- Aila: From the strong place (Scottish)
- Aileana: Noble, graceful, strong (Gaelic)
- Aileen: Light, from the green meadow (Scottish, Irish)
- Aileen: Rays of sunshine (Gaelic)
- Ailis/Ailes: Noble; Form of Alice (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Ailish – Noble, kind (Scottish)
- Ailsi: From Ailsa Craig, a rocky islet in the Scottish Firth of Clyde (Scottish)
- Ailsa: Elf victory (Gaelic)
- Aimil: Rival; anglicized to Amelia or Emily (Scottish)
- Aingealag: Angel (Scottish)
- Ainslee/Ainsley : Hermitage, clearing (English, Scottish)
- Aisia: From Ailsa Craig; A rocky islet in the Scottish firth of Clyde (Scottish)
- Alana: Beautiful (Gaelic)
- Alba: Bright (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Albe: White rock or a crag; stable and responsible (Scottish)
- Alexandra: Defender of mankind (Greek)
- Alison/Allison: Noble sort, nobility (Old German)
- Ally: Noble, defender of man (Gaelic, French)
- Amber: Jewel (English)
- Amelia: Hardworking and industrious (Germanic, not of Scottish origin but popular in Scotland)
- Amy: Beloved (Latin)
- Anabel: Lovable, beautiful, grace (Spanish/Scottish)
- Anna: Favor, grace (Hebrew)
- Annabel: Graceful, beloved (French/Scottish)
- Annag: Favor, grace (Scottish form of Hannah)
- Annella: Graceful (Scottish)
- Annis: Chaste, holy (Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic form of Agnes)
- Ansley: Clearing with a small dwelling (Scottish)
- Arabel: Prayerful (Scottish, Latin)
- Arabella: Prayerful (Latin)
- Ardis: Blooming meadow (Scottish)
- Aria: Lioness, air, melody (Hebrew/Italian)
- Arya: Noble one (Old Indo-Iranian root)
- Athdara: From the oak tree ford (Gaelic)
- Athol: New Ireland (Scottish Gaelic, from Old Irish ath Fhotla)
- Aurora: Northern Lights (Latin)
- Ava: Like a bird; variant of Avis (Germanic)
- Ava: Guarantee (Latin)
- Ayson: Blessed by God (Scottish)
- Ayla: Halo of light around the moon; oak tree; deer, gazelle (Hebrew/Turkish)
B
- Babette: Promise of God (Scottish, French)
- Baine: White, fair (Gaelic)
- Barabal: Foreign (Irish Form of Barbara)
- Barbara: Strange or foreign (Greek)
- Baye: Strong, independent, and unique (Scottish)
- Beathag: Life (Scottish)
- Beileag: My God is an oath (Scottish)
- Bella: Beautiful (Italian)
- Berlyn: Son of Berl (German)
- Bethany: House of figs (Hebrew)
- Bethia: Daughter of Jehovah (Hebrew)
- Beitris: Voyager (Scottish)
- Billie: Determination, strength (English)
- Binnie: Hill of the birds (Scottish)
- Blake: Dark-haired (Old English)
- Blair/Blaire: Field, plain, or battlefield (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Blythe – Happy, cheerful, joyous, pleasant (British)
- Bonelle: A beautiful woman with good nature (Scottish)
- Bonie/Bonny: A woman who is gorgeous; beautiful (Scottish)
- Bonnibel: Beautiful, cheerful (Scottish)
- Bonnie: Charming, cheerful, beautiful, good (Scottish)
- Bridget: Power, strength; exalted one (Gaelic, from Irish Celtic, after a Celtic Goddess)
- Brichtrede: Bright and strong (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Broca: A Badger-like person (Scottish)
- Brodie/Brody: Little ridge (Scottish)
- Brooke: Stream (English)
- Bryelle: God is my strength (French)
- Brynleigh: Meadow on the hill; Burnt meadow (English)
C
- Cadin: Spirit of battle; fighter (Gaelic)
- Caillen: Potent and powerful individual (Gaelic)
- Cairn: A pile of stones used as a marker or monument (Gaelic)
- Caisyn: Unique; Modern (Scottish)
- Caitir: Pure-hearted woman (Gaelic)
- Caitlín: Pure or clear (Irish)
- Caitrin: Pure (Gaelic)
- Caitriona: Pure (Scottish)
- Cairstine: Believer or follower of Christ (Gaelic)
- Cali: Beautiful (Greek)
- Calla: Beautiful (Greek)
- Callie: From the forest (Greek/Scottish)
- Cambell: Warlike, crooked mouth (Scottish)
- Cameran: Twisted, bent (Gaelic)
- Cameron: Crooked nose (Scottish, Celtic)
- Camden: Winding valley (Scottish)
- Caoimhe: Dear, noble (Gaelic)
- Cara: Friend in Irish, darling or loved one in Latin (Irish, Latin)
- Carlan: Free man; variant of Caroline (German)
- Carly: Free man (German)
- Carron: Rock, stony place (Gaelic)
- Carys: Graceful; beloved (French)
- Caspen: Treasurer; a character in his Chronicles of Narnia series (Scottish)
- Cathan: Battle (Gaelic)
- Catherine: Pure (Greek)
- Catriona: Pure (Scottish)
- Ceit: Pure (Scottish)
- Cennet: Paradise (Turkish)
- Chism: Child of Christ; Christian (Gaelic)
- Chloe: Blooming; fertility (Greek)
- Christina: Anointed (Greek)
- Clara: Bright, clear (Scottish, Latin)
- Clyden: Strong and intelligent (Scottish)
- Coleen: Girl, woman (Scottish-Gaelic)
- Colina: A little dog; a pup (Gaelic)
- Collie: A breed of dog, usually with a long coat and often used for herding (Scottish)
- Connie: constancy (English)
- Cora: Honest, just (Gaelic)
- Cora: Virtuous (Scottish, Greek)
- Corson: Raven, crow (Scottish)
- Cullen: Son of the holy one (Irish)
- Cauley: Like a relic (Gaelic)
- Ciorstaidh: To anoint (Irish)
D
- Darcey: Dark (Gaelic)
- Daisy: Day’s eye (Old English)
- Dalles/Dallis: From the dales, the valley meadows (Scottish)
- Dallin: Belonging to the meadow (Scottish)
- Dalziel: Bright dale (Scottish, Gaelic).
- Darcie: Dark, dark-haired (Irish, Scottish)
- Daviana: Beloved (Scottish)
- Davida: Beloved person (Hebrew)
- Davina: Beloved (Scottish, Hebrew)
- Davita: Beloved (Scottish, Hebrew)
- Davonna: Beloved; feminine of David (Scottish)
- Deoiridh: Pilgrim (Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic)
- Derly: From the deer meadow (Scottish)
- Develyn: Fierce courage, raging valour; unlucky (Irish)
- Devon: Black; Bard, poet; divine person (Irish, French)
- Doone: Hill (Scottish)
- Dolina: Ruler of the world (Scottish)
- Donaldina: World Ruler; a great leader (Scottish)
- Donalda: World mighty (Gaelic)
- Donella: Elfin girl who has dark hair (Celtic)
- Donna: Of the Lord (Latin)
- Drew: Brave (Scottish)
- Dunbar: Fort summit (Scottish)
- Duncan: Dark-skinned warrior (Scottish)
- Dundee: fort on the Tay (Gaelic)
E
- Eain: Bird (Scottish)
- Ealasaid: Devoted to God (Gaelic)
- Eara: Woman from the east (Scottish)
- Eden: place of pleasure (Hebrew)
- Edina: Rich, prosperous friend (English, German)
- Edine: One who came from Edinburgh (Scottish)
- Edrina: Noble and strong (Scottish)
- Edzel: Noble, gracious, kind (Scottish)
- Eibhlin: Desired (Gaelic)
- Eileen: Little bird; strength; desired; hazelnut (Gaelic)
- Eilean: Of Eilean Bán or of White Isle(Scottish)
- Eilidh: Radiant one (Gaelic)
- Eilish: Pledged to God (Irish)
- Eilionoir: The other Aenor (Irish Form of Eleanor)
- Eimhir: Emer in Irish mythology, associated with beauty, wisdom, and voice (Scottish)
- Eisla: Devoted to God; Name of a river; A fairy rock (Scottish)
- Ela: Terebinth tree; My God is an oath (Hebrew)
- Elick: Jehovah is God; The Lord is my God (Scottish)
- Edith: Riches, prosperity (Old English)
- Effie: Well-spoken (Greek)
- Effie: Good repute (Scottish, Greek)
- Eleanor: Shining light (Greek)
- Elena: Bright, shining light (Greek)
- Eliza: Pledged to God; Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew)
- Eloise: Healthy, wise (French)
- Elsbeth: God is bountiful (Scottish, English)
- Elsbet: God is my oath (Scottish)
- Elsie: Scottish twist on Elisheba, meaning “pledged to God” (Hebrew, Scottish)
- Elsie: Pledged to God (Hebrew)
- Elspet: God’s promise (Scottish)
- Elspeth: Chosen by God (Scottish)
- Elsea: Pledged to God (Scottish)
- Emilia: Rival, laborious, eager (Latin)
- Emer: Swift (Gaelic)
- Emilie: Rival (Latin)
- Emma: Whole or universal (German)
- Emrie: Industrious leader; Home ruler (Germanic, English)
- Emslie: God’s promise (Hebrew)
- Emily: Rival or rivaling (Latin)
- Eppie: To speak good (Greek)
- Erin: Ireland (Gaelic )
- Erwina: Boar friend (English).
- Esme: Esteemed, beloved (Old French, Scottish)
- Etain: Place of pleasure (Scottish)
- Edina: Rich, prosperous friend (English, German)
- Eva: Life (Hebrew)
- Eve: Root of Eva, meaning life (Hebrew)
- Evelyn: Desired child, island in the water, life, little bird, strength and wished for (French, Irish)
- Evie: Life, living (Latin, English)
- Euna: Lamb; Hunger (Greek, Scottish)
- Everallin: A 3rd century historic figure (English, Scottish)
- Ethel: Noble maiden (English, German)
F
- Faith: Trust or devotion (English)
- Fenella: White shoulders or fair shoulders (Gaelic)
- Ferelith: True sovereignty (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Fia: Wild; Deer; Weaver (Irish)
- Fiadh: Deer; wildness, evocative of the Scottish highlands (Irish, Gaelic)
- Fifer: A person who plays the fife (English)
- Fina: One who shall add (Latin)
- Finlee: Fair-haired hero (Scottish)
- Finleigh: Fair-haired hero (Scottish)
- Finnea: Wood of the Ford (Gaelic)
- Fiona: White or fair (Gaelic, Irish, Scottish)
- Fionnuala: Fair, white or bright stranger (Irish)
- Flora: Flower (Italian)
- Florence: Flourishing (Latin)
- Forsyth: Man of peace (Scottish)
- Francesca: Free (Italian)
- Freya: Noblewoman (Scottish, Scandinavian)
- Fyfe: Derived from Fife (Scottish)
G
- Gabriella: God is my strength (Hebrew)
- Gadsden: Fortunate; bold; patriotic (English)
- Galiene: Woman; Damsel (Scottish)
- Gara: Height; Dark (Scottish)
- Garia: Short (Scottish)
- Gavenia: White hawk (Scottish)
- Gavina: White hawk or hawk woman (Scottish)
- Georgie: Farmer (Greek)
- Gillan: Divine beauty or fair one (Gaelic)
- Gillespie: Servant of the bishop (Gaelic)
- Gordana: Large fortification (Slavic)
- Gordania: Great hill; hill near the meadow (Scottish)
- Gormelia: Illustrious ruler (Scottish)
- Gracie: Favor or blessing (English)
- Greer: Watchful, vigilant (Scottish)
- Grizel: Battle (German)
- Grisell: Variation of Griselda; Grey battle (Germanic)
H
- Halle: Army ruler or heroine, with Viking roots (Norse)
- Halleigh: Home ruler (Scottish)
- Halleigh: Variation of Hailey which means hay’s meadow (English)
- Hallie: Dweller at the meadow (Scandinavian)
- Hamish: Supplanter, holder of the heel (Scottish)
- Hanna/Hannah: Grace (Hebrew)
- Harley: Hare’s meadow (English)
- Harlow: Army hill (English)
- Harper: Harp player (English)
- Harriet: Home ruler (Scottish, German)
- Hayley: Hay meadow (English)
- Hazel: The Hazel tree (English)
- Heather: Evergreen flowering plant (Old English)
- Heidi: Noble kind (German)
- Hendley: Meadow by the hill (English)
- Hilda: Battle maid or woman of battle (Old German)
- Hollie/Holly: The holly tree, clearing by the hollow (English, Scottish)
- Hope: Positive expectation (English)
I
- Idella: Industrious and noble (Germanic)
- Ilka: Every; each one (Germanic)
- Imogen: Maiden, from Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” (Celtic)
- Imrie: Ruler of the home (Hungarian, Scottish)
- Indie: Independent (American)
- Innes: Island; from the island (Scottish)
- Innis: From the river island (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Iona: Island in the Hebrides (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Iris: Rainbow (Greek)
- Irvine: Green water; Beautiful (Scottish)
- Isabel: God is my oath (Hebrew)
- Isabella: God is my oath (Hebrew)
- Iseabail: My God is an oath (Scottish Gaelic)
- Ishbel: My God is an oath (Scottish)
- Isla: Island (Scottish)
- Islay: The Queen of Hebrides; Island (Scottish)
- Isobel: Pledged to God (Scottish)
- Ivy: Climbing, evergreen plant (English)
J
- Jaime: May God protect (Scottish, Hebrew)
- Jaimy: He who replaces (Scottish, Hebrew)
- Jaine: A little girl who was a gift of God (Hebrew)
- Jamesina: Supplanter (Scottish)
- Jamielee: One who supplants; Meadow (Irish, Hebrew)
- Jamyah: One who is replacing (Hebrew)
- Janet: God is gracious (Scottish)
- Jaymiee: One with a beautiful face (Hebrew)
- Jean: God is gracious (Scottish)
- Jeannie: God is gracious (Scottish, French)
- Jessica: To behold (Hebrew)
- Jessie: Yahweh is gracious (Scottish, Hebrew)
- Joanna: God is gracious (Scottish, German)
- Jru: Love (American)
- Jasmine: Gift from God (Persian)
- Julia: Youthful (Latin)
- Jura: Farmer; Worker of the land (Slavic/Scottish)
K
- Kairen: Pure; Graceful; Serene (Greek)
- Kaitríona: Pure (Scottish)
- Kamdyn: Valley (English)
- Karen: Pure (Danish from Greek)
- Karina: Pure (Scottish, Scandinavian)
- Katrina: Each of the two; Pure(Greek)
- Katrine: Pure (Greek, Danish)
- Katriona: Pure (Scottish)
- Katie: Pure (Greek)
- Kayla: Slim and fair (American)
- Keelie: Beautiful; Graceful (Gaelic)
- Keira: Little dark one (Irish Gaelic)
- Kelso: Place of the chalk; Chalky landing place (Scottish)
- Keltie: Clans of the Keltie (Scottish)
- Kelty: Strong; Cheerful; Spirited (Scottish)
- Kellina: Strong-willed (Scottish)
- Kenina: Respect, Born from the fire (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Kennedie: Misshapen head (Gaelic)
- Kenna: Handsome; Fire-born (Scottish)
- Kensie: Attractive; Handsome (Scottish)
- Kenzie/Kenzy: The fair one (Scottish)
- Kerr: From the rough ground (Scottish)
- Kilmeny: Monastery; Church (Scottish)
- Kindred: Connection and unity (English)
- Kina: China; Follower of Christ (Hawaiian, Latin)
- Kirkpatrick: Village of the church (Scottish)
- Kirstine: Believer or follower of Christ (Scottis)
- Kirsty: A follower of Christ (Scottish)
- Kirstin: Follower of Christ (Scottish)
- Kirstyn: Christian, follower of Christ (Scottish)
- Kittrick: Bearer of Christ; Follower of Christ (Scottish)
- Knoxlee: Unique and strong (Scottish)
- Knoxley: Round hill (Scottish)
- Kyla: Narrow strait (Gaelic)
- Kyleah: A narrow spit of land (Scottish)
- Kylie: Graceful, beautiful (Irish, Gaelic)
- Kyia: Beautiful princess (American)
- Kynlee: She is of fair skin (American)
- Kynzlee: Unique; Modern; Feminine (American)
- Kyza: Strength; Unique; Determined (Scottish)
L
- Labhra: Laurel (Scottish)
- Lachina: Lake land or land of lochs (Norwegian)
- Lacey: Cheerful (French, Latin)
- Laikynn: Modern and unique (Scottish)
- Lain: Meadow (Scottish)
- Lainey: Shining light (Scottish, English, French)
- Laire: Mare (Gaelic)
- Lakey: Creative; Mysterious; Unconventional (English)
- Lana: Shining; light; blessed; precious; child; little rock; handsome; wool, fleece (Russian/Irish Gaelic)
- Landrum: From the green fields (Scottish)
- Lara: Laurel leaf or bright and famous (Latin)
- Larna: Honor, victory (Scottish, English)
- Lauchlan: Strong, noble, and charismatic (Scottish)
- Lavaughn: Joyful; inventive; charismatic (American)
- Layla: Night (Arabic)
- Leah: Delicate or weary (Hebrew)
- Leana: Grace, favor (Scottish, English)
- Leana: Weary; To twine around (Gaelic)
- Leana: To twine around (Scottish, Gaelic). Feminine, Rare
- Leana: to twine around; sun ray (French)
- Leane: She who is in service of John (English)
- Leann: Servant of John (English)
- Leanna: Grace, favor (Scottish, English)
- Leena: Bright or shining (Greek)
- Leeandra: Graceful and strong (American)
- Leeona: Strong, compassionate, and determined (Latin)
- Leith: The river; Meadow (Scottish)
- Leith: Harbor, river (Scottish, Celtic)
- Lennix: With many elm trees (Scottish)
- Lenox: Elm grove (Scottish)
- Leny: Light; Bright (Gaelic)
- Leslie: Holly garden (Scottish)
- Leslie: Holly garden (Scottish)
- Lesly: Garden of holly (Scottish)
- Levene: Place of the Flood (Scottish)
- Lexi: Defender of mankind (Greek)
- Lila: Night; beauty; purple; divine play (Arabic)
- Lilias: Lily flower (Scottish)
- Lileas: Name of a flower; Scottish variation of name Lily (Scottish)
- Lilian: Lily; purity (Latin)
- Lilidh: Name of a flower; Scottish variation of name Lily (Scottish)
- Lilidh: Purity (Scottish)
- Lily: Lily flower; pure (Latin)
- Liùsaidh: Famous in battle (Irish Form of Louisa)
- Lochellen: The one from Ellen’s lake (Scottish)
- Lochlann: Land of the lakes; One who dwells at the fjord-land; Norway; Scandinavia; Norseman (Gaelic)
- Lochlin: From the land of lakes (Scottish)
- Logie: Hollow; depression; a place name in Scotland (Scottish)
- Lola: Sorrows, from Dolores (Spanish)
- Lorna: Honor, victory (Scottish, English)
- Lorna: Fox (Origin: Scottish)
- Lorne: Chieftain (Scottish)
- Lottie: Free, related to Charlotte (French)
- Lucia/Lucy: Light (Latin)
- Luna: Moon (Latin)
- Lyla: Island girl (Scottish)
- Lyall: Shield wolf (Old Norse)
- Lyndsey: Lake (Scottish, English)
- Lyra: Lyre, harp, lyre player (Greek)
M
- Maeve: Intoxicating; she who rules (Irish)
- Maja: Mother (Greek)
- Margo: Pearl (French, Greek)
- Margaret: Precious, pearl (Greek)
- Matilda: Battle, mighty (German, English)
- Maureen: Star of the sea; bitterness; beloved; wished for child (Irish, Latin)
- Maisie: Pearl (Scottish)
- Makenna: Child of the handsome one (Scottish)
- Machara: Plain (Scottish)
- Màiri: Beloved (Scottish)
- Makiya: Who is like Yahweh; Gift from God (Scottish)
- Malina: Dove (Scottish)
- Marsaili: Pearl (Scottish)
- Massie: Mass or measure; Gift of God (Scottish)
- Máirín: Beloved (Scottish)
- Máiréad: Pearl (Scottish and Irish form of Margaret)
- Meribeth: A sea of bitterness and a house of God (Scottish)
- Minnie: Will; Desire; Helmet; Protection; Mind, intellect (German, Latin, English)
- Moiré: Beloved (Scottish)
- Moira: Star of the sea (Scottish, variant of Mary, from Hebrew name Miryam)
- Morna: Affection, endearment (Scottish)
- Mòr: Great (Irish)
- Muirall: Bright sea (Scottish)
- Murdag: Sea battle (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Muriel: Bright sea (Scottish)
- Mairi: Bitter (Hebrew, Scottish version of Mary)
- Morag: Princess, great (Gaelic, Scottish version of Sarah)
- Murdina: Warrior of the sea (Celtic, feminine form of Murdoch)
- Maddison: Strength in battle (English)
- Maria: Of the sea, beloved, rebellion (Latin)
- Marnie: From the sea (Scottish)
- Maya: Dream (Sanskrit)
- Megan: Pearl (Welsh)
- Mia: Beloved (Egyptian/Italian)
- Mila: Miracles (Spanish)
- Millie: Gentle strength (English)
- Mirren: Beloved (Scottish)
- Mollie/Molly: Of the sea, bitter, rebellious, or wished for child (English)
- Mya: Great one (American)
- Myla: Merciful (American)
- Macdonald: Son of Donald (Scottish)
- Macky: Great, Son of a handsome man or warrior (Scottish/Gaelic)
- Maclane: Son of the servant of Saint John (Scottish)
- Maesie: Diminutive for Margareth; Pearl (Scottish)
- Maezie: One who is beautiful like a pearl (Scottish)
- Maise: Joyful, creative, lively (Scottish)
- Maisy: Pearl (Scottish)
- Maizey: Pearl (Scottish)
- Maizy: Pearl (Scottish)
- Makailyn: A virginal; Untouched young woman (Scottish)
- Marcail: A girl pretty as a pearl (Scottish)
- Marjary: Pearl (Scottish)
- Mavel: Strength; Beauty; Wonder (Scottish)
- Maysie: Pearl; The Scottish diminutive of Margaret (Scottish)
- Mccall: Son of stranger (Scottish)
- Mcdonald: Son of Donald (Scottish)
- Mckenley: Son of the learned ruler (Scottish)
- Mckenzie: The fair one; The child of a wise leader (Scottish)
- Mckinnon: Descendant of the fair one (Scottish)
- Mclane: Son of the servant (Scottish)
- Mclaren: Speed, luxury, power (Scottish)
- Mclean: Son of Gillean (Scottish)
- Meribeth: Star of the sea; The utmost beautiful (Latin)
- Mhairi: The most dear one (Scottish)
- Mhari: Darling; much loved one (Scottish)
- Milligan: A Christian ritual of shaving the head (Scottish)
- Morvin: Renowned fighter; Mariner (Gaelic)
- Mosby: From a farm near a mossy area (Norse/English)
- Muir: Sea; Moor (Scottish)
- Munro: Hill or mountain (Scottish)
- Murray: From the sea town; Seaside settlement (Scottish)
- Marsali: Warrior (Scottish)
- Moibeal: Loveable (Scottish)
- Morven: Lives by the sea (Scottish)
- Malvina: Smooth brow (Scottish)
- Marjorie: Pearl (Scottish, French)
- Maud: Might in battle (Scottish, German)
- Murdina: Sea warrior (Scottish)
- Muriel: Of the bright sea (Celtic)
- Myna: Of the mind, intellect (Greek, Hindi)
N
- Nae: Mine; like; want (Korean)
- Nairna: Dwells at the alder tree river (Scottish)
- Nairne: From the river along alder trees (Scottish)
- Nandag: Favor, grace (Scottish variation of Anna)
- Natalie: Christmas Day (Latin)
- Neale: Follower; cup holder; victor; fighter (Scottish, Gaelic)
- Neilina: Hero or cloud (Scottish, feminine form of Neil, from Irish Niall)
- Nes: A gentle person; From the headland (Scottish)
- Nessa: From the headland; pure (Scottish)
- Nessie: Pure, chaste (Scottish)
- Nevay: Bright; radiant one (Scottish)
- Nevie: Prophetess (Scottish)
- Nevis: Snowy (Scottish)
- Niamh: Bright or radiance (Irish Gaelic)
- Nina: Little girl (Spanish)
- Nolyn: Noble one; Victorious (Gaelic)
- Norrie: Northern; From the North (Scottish)
- Norrie: A Northerner (Scottish, French)
- Nora/Norah: Honor or shining light (Latin)
- Nova: New (Latin)
- Nyjah: Purpose (African)
- Naomi: Pleasant, gentle (Hebrew)
- Natalie: Christmas Day (French, Latin)
O
- Ogilvy: One who shows leniency and compassion towards offenders; Disposition of being kind and forgiving (Scottish)
- Oighrig: Speckled (Scottish; Gaelic)
- Olivia: Olive tree (Latin)
- Orla: Golden princess (Irish)
- Orlagh: Golden princess (Irish, Gaelic)
- Oryn: Light; Pine tree (Hebrew)
- Osla: One who comes from a steep place (Norse/Scandinavian)
P
- Paislee: Patterned fabric; From Paisley; Man of the church (Scottish)
- Paisleigh: Church; Cemetery (Scottish)
- Paisley: Place of worship (Scottish)
- Parlan: Ploughman; Farmer; Son of the plough (Scottish)
- Pate: One who is born with paws; a fighter (English)
- Peigi: A peg; one who is governed by tradition (Scottish, variant of Peggy)
- Penelope: Weaver (Greek)
- Penny: Weaver, variation of Penelope (English)
- Perth: Thicket; Bush; A city in western Australia (Scottish)
- Petal: Flower petal (English, Greek)
- Petunia: Petunia flower (Scottish, Latin)
- Peyton: Fighting man’s estate (English)
- Phoebe: Bright or radiant (Greek)
- Piper: Pipe player (English)
- Pippa: Lover of horses (English, diminutive of Philippa)
- Poppy: Red flower (English)
- Poppie: Poppy flower (Scottish, English)
- Puspamanjari: A girl who is like the flower bud (Sanskrit)
Q
- Quinn: Wise (Irish Gaelic)
R
- Rae: Grace (Scottish)
- Raghnaid: Power of the gods (Scottish)
- Rachel: Ewe (Hebrew)
- Rebecca: To tie firmly (Hebrew)
- Remi: Oarsman (French)
- Reyne: To rule; The ruling counselor; Queen: Rath chain (Scottish, German)
- Rell: Strong, charismatic, determined (American)
- Rhona: Fame; Friend; Spear; Pike; White; Fair; Blessed; Holy; Fair haired (Norse/Scottish)
- Riley: Valiant or brave (Irish Gaelic)
- Robyn: Bright fame (Scottish, German)
- Rodalina: Famous ruler (Scottish)
- Rona: Promise; might, song (Scottish)
- Ronalda: Power of the gods and ruler (Scottish feminine form of Ronald)
- Rory: Red king (irish)
- Rosa/Rose: Rose, flower (Latin)
- Rosie: Playful variation of Rose (English)
- Roslin: Beautiful; creative; inspiring (Scottish)
- Rosse: A headland or a cape (Scottish)
- Rossalyn: From the peninsula (Scottish, Latin)
- Rowan: Little redhead (Scottish)
- Ruby: Deep red precious stone (English)
- Ruthven: Raven’s stream (Scottish)
- Ryze: Strong; powerful; dynamic (Modern/English)
- Rollins: Famous or renowned (English)
- Rozen: Flower; beauty (Dutch)
S
- Sadie: Queen or princess, pet name for Sarah (Hebrew)
- Samantha: God has heard; flower(Hebrew, Greek)
- Sara: Princess (Hebrew)
- Sarah: Princess (Hebrew)
- Scarlett: Red (English)
- Seema: Listener, face (Scottish, Arabic)
- Seonag: Yahweh is gracious (Irish Form of Joan)
- Senga: Pure, chaste (Scottish)
- Senga: Pure; Chaste (Scottish, Agnes spelled backward)
- Shauna: God is gracious (Irish)
- Sheena: God is gracious (Irish)
- Sheenagh: Yahweh is gracious (Irish)
- Sheona: Yahweh is gracious (Variant of Shona, meaning “Yahweh is gracious”)
- Shianna: Gift of God (American)
- Shona: God is gracious (Scottish)
- Sienna: Orange-red (Italian)
- Sima: Listener, face (Scottish)
- Sìleas: Blind (Irish Form of Cecilia)
- Sìne: Yahweh is gracious (Scottish Gaelic form of Jane)
- Sinead: God’s gracious gift (Irish, Gaelic)
- Siobhan: God is gracious (Irish)
- Skye: Adventurous, bold (Scottish)
- Skylar: Scholar (Dutch)
- Slàine: Health, safety (Scottish)
- Sophia/Sofia: Wisdom (Greek)
- Sophie: Wisdom (French, related to Greek name Sophia)
- Sorcha: Radiant, bright (Scottish Gaelic, sometimes anglicized as Sarah or Clara)
- Saundra: Man’s defender (Greek, English)
- Scotia: The land of Scots (Latin)
- Scotlyn: Scottish heritage; femininity (Scottish)
- Scotlynn: Waterfall; pool (Scottish)
- Selkie: Gray seal; shape-shifting creature (Scottish Mythology)
- Shannon: Wise river; possessor of wisdom; old river; old (Irish)
- Sterlin: Pure; of high quality (English)
- Summer: Half-year, season name (English)
- Syme: Listening intently (Scottish)
- Synclaire: Clear; bright (French)
T
- Taigh: House; Home (Scottish)
- Tamsin: Twin (British)
- Tandie: Fire (Scottish)
- Tara: Tower (Celtic)
- Tay: River; from the river (Scottish)
- Taye: He has been seen (Scottish)
- Tee: The small stand on which a golf ball is placed (Scottish)
- Teagan: Toy; beautiful, attractive;darling; poet; philosopher(Irish)
- Teasag: To behold (Irish Form of Jessie)
- Teàrlag: Instigator (Scottish)
- Tenleigh: Delicate; energetic; imaginative (English)
- Tesslyn: Gracious and beloved (English)
- Teyla: Strong, graceful, and inspirational (English)
- Thayden: Strong; courageous; leader (English)
- Thea: Goddess (Greek)
- Thomasina: Twin (Hebrew)
- Thoryn: Strong; noble; fierce (Norse)
- Tormod: Thor’s wrath (Scottish, Norwegian)
- Torin: Thor’s spear (Old Norse)
- Torrance: Chief of the hills (Scottish)
- Torren: Chief; Little hills (Scottish)
- Torri: Triumphant (English)
- Torrii: A triumphant person; victorious (English)
- Trigg: Strong; bold (Norse)
- Trudy: Spear maiden (Scottish, German)
- Tylynn: Graceful; beautiful (American)
- Tyrie: Strong and determined (Scottish)
U
- Una: Famine or hunger (Gaelic, Irish Gaelic originally)
V
- Vaila: Fairy princess, ethereal beauty (Norse)
- Vertie: Derived from Virtue (Scottish, English)
- Vevina: Sweet lady (Gaelic)
- Victoria: Victory (Latin)
- Violet: Purple (Latin)
W
- Webb: A weaver or textile worker (English)
- Wick: Dairy farm or dweller by the dairy farm (Norse)
- Wilden: Wild; untamed (English)
- Willamina: Strong-willed woman (Germanic)
- Williamson: Son of William (English)
- Willow: Willow tree (Scottish, English)
- Wilma: Determined protector (Scottish, form of Wilhelmina)
- Wimberly: Strong, determined, protector (English)
- Wylie: Clever and skilled (Scottish)
Y
- Yvaine: Evening star (Scottish)
Z
- Zara: Blooming flower (Arabic)
- Zoe: Life (Greek)