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Scottish girls names?

54 replies

lightgreenglass · 07/07/2017 10:41

So far we have Nessa, Monroe or Alba, any other suggestions?

Thoughts on the names above?

Massively outing myself but I have two boys already called Angus and Fergus.

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RandomlyGenerated · 12/07/2017 10:58

Curstaidh
Ceitidh
Affric
Eilidh
Caitlin

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 11/07/2017 22:49

Isabelle
Isla
Iona
Aileen
Morag

florascotianew · 11/07/2017 22:21

'Mh' in Scottish Gaelic is normally pronounced 'V' at the beginning of the word.

Mhairi is the vocative case of Mairi, used when speaking to someone as 'you' . (It's the same difference as between Seamas (nominative) and Hamish (vocative). )

'Mhairi' is normally pronounced 'Varry'. Mairi is pronounced 'Marry'.

I know there are a few exceptions, but above spellings honestly are the normal conventions.

harribeau100 · 11/07/2017 21:34

I am also looking for a girls name to go with DD1 (Iona). I love Eilidh or Mhairi ( but would pronounce as Marry)

ilivebythesea · 09/07/2017 17:50

I asked my Scottish teacher friend what some of the girls in her class over the years have been called:

Ailsa, Alison, Blair, Blythe, Bonnie, Catriona (Katrina), Erica, Finola, Flora, Freya, Innes, Iona, Isla, Kirstin, Lorna, Mairi, Moira, Nora(h), Shona.

Not sure if they're 'true' Scottish names, may be generally Celtic???

ThisIsActuallyHappening · 09/07/2017 16:59

I LOVE Alba ... always have since I saw "The timetraveller's wife" (sob)!

Sadly, it sounds awful with our surname (double sob!).

WaxOnFeckOff · 09/07/2017 09:46

I know people called all of those, I also know a female Logan, Moray, Rowan and Brodie. Maternal maiden names were often used as first names which means that a fair few Scottish surnames end up as either boys or girls names or both. If you trace names way back they will most likely end up Greek or Roman or something anyway.

FinallyThroughTheRoof · 09/07/2017 09:36

Have never heard of any of them used in scotland ever...sorry.

If she likes them she should use them though.

WaxOnFeckOff · 09/07/2017 09:28

Hmm, yes they are. They are girls names derived from Scottish places or typically only used in Scotland.

FinallyThroughTheRoof · 09/07/2017 09:26

Nairne vaila and greer and not scottish girls names

WaxOnFeckOff · 09/07/2017 09:21

Lorna is my favourite girls name at the moment.

I think a lot have been suggested already, but didn't see Nairne, Vaila or Greer?

From you remaining two I'd go with Alba as Monroe looks neither Scottish or like a real name to me.

27Harper · 08/07/2017 19:47

Nessa is lovely. Also Eilidh xx

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lightgreenglass · 07/07/2017 21:22

I take your points about them not being Scottish. I thought the same about Nessa as being short for Vanessa so I think that's ruled out.

Thank you everyone for contributing and this thread has made me realise I really do like Monroe / Alba, over all the other names suggested. It's good to hear other opinions.

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Glumglowworm · 07/07/2017 19:02

I love the name Eilidh!

Also Morag and Ailsa

Sophronia · 07/07/2017 18:53

Angus, Fergus and...

Eilidh
Beitris
Caitriona/Catriona
Ealasaid
Elspeth
Eilionoir
Eimhir
Fenella/Finella/Finola
Ailsa
Annabel
Arabella
Iona
Ishbel
Isla
Isobel
Kirstin
Kirsty
Lilias
Mairead
Mairi/Mhairi
Marsaili
Morag
Morna
Murron
Mirren
Morven
Sileas
Sorcha

TheLegendOfBeans · 07/07/2017 18:19

Hello

Nessa is a derivative of Vanessa and the only Nessa I've ever heard of was Welsh so unhelpful really.

What about

Catriona
Mairead
Iona
Shona
Mhorag
Morven
Eilidh
Alisa
Fiona
Heather

justanotheryoungmother · 07/07/2017 18:13

Scotia (pronounced Scosha) Smile

Elbi · 07/07/2017 18:08

I love your 3 choices, whether or not they're officially Scottish!

rainbowpie · 07/07/2017 16:03

Aileen
Ailsa
Catriona
Deoridh
Eilidh
Elspeth
Fiona
Heather
Isla
Iona
Mhairi
Seonaid (shonich)
Skye

kaytee87 · 07/07/2017 15:56

Sheona (shona)
Mhairi (ma-ree/ tradionally va-ree)

kaytee87 · 07/07/2017 15:54

They're not Scottish names. They might be words connected to Scotland doesn't mean they're Scottish names.

The prettiest Scottish name I think is Eilidh (Ay-Lee)
Others..
Aileen
Ailsa
Rhona

florascotianew · 07/07/2017 13:32

Eilidh is pronouced 'ail-eeh'. It's the Gaelic version of Helen/Eleanor and has been very popular. I know several adults with the name.

In some parts of Scotland, Agnes was traditionally pronounced 'Ann-ess' or even 'Ann-iss' which I think sounds rather softer and prettier.

Bubblesoup · 07/07/2017 13:30

Ishbel ❤

blueskyinmarch · 07/07/2017 13:28

Eilidh is pronounced A-lay to rhyme with daily.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 07/07/2017 13:28

I like Isla and Shona.