Scottish Names?

[mrsmcmac]

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!

Lorcan
Angus
Hamish
Ruaridh
Gordon
Stuart
Alastair

Iona
Elspeth
Ishbel
Fiona
Kirsty

Euan
Eilidh

Ailsa
Vaila
Marsali
Lorna
Shona
Morven
Mirren
Kristen

Keir
Kerr
Gregor
Cairn
Evan
Calvin
Lorne
Lyall
Nairn

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

Murdo
Moray
Arran

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.

Alison
Ainsley

Mairi
Heather

Rory
Ruaridh
Fraser
Ross
Blair
Brody

Logan
Lorcan
Harris
Douglas
James, nn Jamie
Lewis

Rhiona
Rhona
Fiona
Iona is similar to Isla but not nearly as popular
Shona or Shiona

Nina as a nn for Catriona is lovely actually.

Nicol

Lewis
Harris
Angus
Hamish

Katag
Eilidh
Catriona
Ailie
Erica
Flora

Alistair, Ewan, Ruairidh
Iona, Eilidh, Nina

Andrew, Alexander, Calum, Cameron, Graeme, Gregor, Bruce, Angus.

Varrie, Mhiari, Caitlin, Catriona

Hamish ❤️❤️❤️

(If it's a boy, obvs)

Alasdair
Campbell
Callum
Ross
Clyde
Brodie
Gregor
Fraser

Isabel
Fiona
Lorna
Shona
Skye
Morven

It's usually "Lachlan" btw.

What other names does your DH have in his family tree? You might find something you like a few generations back.

I love Eiilidh and Ruairidh and they were on my list but I was worried about living south of the border and constantly having to correct the spelling or pronunciation.

Also like Hamish, Angus, Stuart, Robert, Alasdair, Cameron, Lewis and Findlay.

Andrew
Alic

Isla, Iona, Jessie, Maisie, Isobel, Annabel

Hamish, Alistair, Lachlan, Duncan

Oh yes go for Nina! It’s got a very Scots feel to it.

You could go v northern for a boy - how about Magnus or Thorfinn? (you can’t move for Thorfinns in Orkney).

Also love Malcolm (Mal) or Roderick (Roddy) for a boy - the short forms are so great.

I think Nina McN.....has a lovely alliteration and bounce to it. Go for it.

I learnt a new name the other day that seems to pop up in Orkney and Shetland, so is probably of Norse origin: Erland, I like it and think it would have suited DS3 more than the rather boring name I plumped for.

Some Scottish male names (I.e. my immediate family and DH’s )
Neil
Douglas
Donald
Alexander aka Sandy
Hamish
Roderick
Angus
Euan
Calum
Gordon
David/Davy
Robert
Jamie

Girls:
Sheena
Shona
Morag
Catriona
Heather
Flora
Kirsty
Arabella

Fraser
Cameron
Euan

Iona
Morven
Eilidh

Morven and Murdo are beautiful