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.
Euan
see Ewan. Possibly meaning born of the Yew tree
Ewan
Possibly meaning born of the Yew tree
Farquhar
The dear one (normally a surname)
Fergus
Scottish boys name although perhaps more common in Ireland. From the Gaelic for supreme choice
Fingal
The fair stranger
Finlay
The fair warrior
Forbes
Prosperous
Francis
Scottish boys name from the Latin for a Frenchman (strangely !)
Fraser
Scottish boys name which "began life" as a French placename who meaning is unknown.
Frederick
Scottish boys name of Germanic origin, meaning a combination of peace and ruler
Gary
Scottish boys name thought to originate from the American Actor Gary Cooper. Sometimes spelled with two R's in deference to the Scottish river and glen.
Gavin
Scottish boys name whose origins are lost in the mists of time. Certainly used by the Dunbar families of Glasgow in the time of James V's reign and the Archbishop of Aberdeen in the early 16th century
Geoffrey
Scottish boys name which comes from the Germanic word for peace.
George
Scottish boys name from the Greek for farmer or husbandman
Gerald
Scottish boys name of Germanic origin meaning a combination of spear and rule
Gerard
Scottish boys name which derives from a French version of Gerald
Gilbert
Scottish boys name from Germanic roots meaning pledge and bright
Gilchrist
More commonly a Scottish surname it has been used as a first name and quite simply means a servant of Christ
Gillean
Scottish boys name pronounced with a hard G (as in Gave) from the Gaelic servant of St John
Godfrey
Scottish boys name from the Germanic (or more likely) Norse for God's peace
Gordon
Triangular hill
Graham
Scottish boys name which is origianlly a Clan name now used as a first name. Various spellingsalso include Graeme and Grahame
Grant
Scottish boys name,which despite being used since at least 1263 in Scotland, its origins are lost in the mists of time.
Gregor
Scottish boys name originating in the Greek word for watchful
Guthrie
More common as a surname this Gaelic Scots boys name is of uncertain origin or meaning but believed to be realted to either "war hero" or "breeze"
Guy
A long established Scottish boys name which has fallen from favour. Original meaning unclear but thought to originate in the Italian Guido
Halbert
Scottish boys name, originally a surname thought by some to be derived from "halberd" which is a long shafted axe, whereas others believe it is simply a mispronounciation of Albert
Hamilton
Scottish boys name originally a surname and probably mean't "scarred hill".
Hamish
Scottish form of James. The supplanter
Harold
Scottish boys name originating in old Norse meaning army and power rule
Hector
Scottish boys name origianting in Greek for prop or stay
Henry
Scottish boys name originating in the Germanic for house and ruler.
