This is a collection of pages which shows individual baby names sorted into country names and then sorted into strict alphabetical order. You can search for baby names from countries such as Scotland, Ireland and Gaelic names from this page. This page concentrates on Scottish baby Boys names and their meanings. Of course they are mainly first names or Christian names as they are known in some countries, but their are some Scotland family or Scottish surnames also.
The history of Scotland also includes many different races known as the Scots, Celts and gaels. Some of the Scottish names are derived from these ancient races and you can find more of these names on the Gaelic Boys names page. In addition, you can use the menu to the left to select what country you wish and whether it is boys or girls names you require. You can also use the site to search for different names using a wide variety of search terms by using the search page.
Abernethy
The mouth of the Nethy River
Abraham
Scottish boys name again from Hebrew meaning "father of a multitude". Reflects (in the early days at least) Scotlands religious heritage
Abram
Scottish boys name originally from the Hebrew for "high father"
Adair
From the Oak tree near the ford
Adam
A man of the red earth. According to the Bible, the first man
Adamnan
Scottish boys name generally taken to mean "little Adam"
Adrian
Scottish boys name literally meaning "one from Adria" which is an Italian city. Thought to reflect the high level of Italian immigration and also early occupation by the Romans
Aeneas
Scottish boys name taken from the Greek to mean "praiseworthy". Has been "anglicised" as Angus
Africa
Strangely a Scottish boys name used since the 12th Century. No connection with the continent but thought to derive from the Arabic word for "dusty"
Aiden
Scottish boys name, but more commonly used in Ireland. A version of the Gaelic name Aed and the name of a popular saint.
Ailbert
Bright with nobility (could be a derivation of Albert-English)
Ainsley
A meadow or clearing. Also a unisex name.
Alan
Handsome
Alasdair
Protector of men
Alastair
Protector of men also spelled as Alasdair
Albert
Scottish boys name often shortened to Bert. Originally a Germanic name meaning "noble bright"
Alexander
Scottish boys name meaning "defender of men". Often shortened in everyday usage to Alex, Alec, Ally or Sandy
Allen
Handsome.
Allister
The protector and helper of mankind. Also see Sanders.
Andrew
Scottish boys name taken from a Greek origin meaning "manly"
Angus
Unique strength, outstanding
Angus
Boys name of Scottish origin meaning "exceptional"
Anthony
From the Roman name Antonius. Regularly shortened to Tony probably becuase of the actual "real" spelling of Antony
Archibald
Scottish boys name originally from the Germanic name comprising "excellent, noble,true and bold"
Argyll
From the land of the Gaels. Also the name of a Scottish county.
Arthur
Scottish boys name whose roots it is believed are Celtic. Generally agreed that the root of the name means "bear"
Athol
New Ireland. A placename
Aulay
Scottish boys name from the Gaelic name Amhlaibh whose real origins are lost in time. Thought to have roots in ancestor or relics
Austin
Scottish boys name which has its roots in Latin Augustine meaning venerable
