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Scottish Names?

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mrsmcmac · 07/11/2020 20:01

DH is Scottish and loves the idea of using a Scottish name. Surname is McN....

I like the idea of honouring the heritage, but I can't find many Scottish names I love!

I really like Lochlan for a boy, (but we have a nephew named Lochlan so couldn't use!) and I love Isla for a girl, but hate how popular it's been the past few years.

Can't find any others I like as much, and want to try and like at least some options to discuss with DH!

I'm looking for something recognisable, not too obscure. Strong / masculine for a boy, and... strong / feminine for a girl I guess!

Other names I like (not Scottish!) Are Nina, Owen, Arthur, Emilia... etc.

Please spam me any good ideas!

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WaxOnFeckOff · 07/11/2020 20:09

Alison
Ainsley

baumwolle · 07/11/2020 20:09

You could use Nina as a nickname for Catriona. Lewis, Alastair/Alistair/Alasdair or Douglas for boys definitely aren't too out there but are recognisably Scottish for boys.

WaxOnFeckOff · 07/11/2020 20:07

Murdo
Moray
Arran

FelicityPike · 07/11/2020 20:07

Nina is Scottish, it’s a derivative of Catriona.

WaxOnFeckOff · 07/11/2020 20:06

Ailsa
Vaila
Marsali
Lorna
Shona
Morven
Mirren
Kristen

Keir
Kerr
Gregor
Cairn
Evan
Calvin
Lorne
Lyall
Nairn

dementedpixie · 07/11/2020 20:06

Euan
Eilidh

dementedma · 07/11/2020 20:05

Lorcan
Angus
Hamish
Ruaridh
Gordon
Stuart
Alastair

Iona
Elspeth
Ishbel
Fiona
Kirsty

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