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Scottish Names for Girls

by Sophie Kihm

Scottish names for girls resemble, in some respects, Irish names for girls, with a Celtic influence.

Along with Isla and Paisley, Scottish girl names rankin in the US Top 1000 include Allison, Elsie, Maisie, Mackenzie, and Rowan. Unique Scottish girl names worth considering include Iona, Mirren, and Lillias.

In Scotland, top girl names include Eilidh, Maisie, Skye, and Iona, all ranking in the Top 100.

If you're looking for a name for your baby girl that reflects your Scottish heritage or you're a fan of the rich culture of Scotland, consider the names on this list. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Maisy

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Scottish diminutive of Margaret
867
Aberdeen Aberdeen is a name with Scottish origins. Th...
Origin:Scottish place-name
4779
Wilma

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Diminutive of Wilhelmina
1425
Nairne

Meaning: river with alder trees

Origin:Scottish
7607
Grier

Meaning: alert, watchful

Origin:Scottish, spelling variation of Greer
2230
Doon

Meaning: brown or dark

Origin:Spelling variation of word name Dune or Scottish surname
8564
Glasgow The appealing name Glasgow is of Scottish or...
Origin:Scottish place-name
17676
Elaine

Meaning: bright, shining light

Origin:French and Scottish
261
Artis

Meaning: bear

Origin:Scottish
3839
Alison The meaning of Alison is 'noble, exalted' an...
Origin:Norman French, diminutive of Alice
1020
Mckenzie

Meaning: son of Kenneth

Origin:Spelling variation of Mackenzie, Scottish
4308
Teasagh

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Scottish variation of Jean
5471
Willamina

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Variation of Wilhelmina, German
4109
Geneen The name Geneen is of Scottish origin. It is...
Origin:Scottish variation of Jeanine
9983
Ilisa Ilisa is a girl's name that has roots in the...
Origin:Scottish and English variation of Alisa and Elisa
6555
Mirin Mirin is a really special name primarily bec...
Origin:Irish and Scottish, meaning unknown
3685
Tamlane Tamlane represents two different meanings as...
Origin:Scottish
22125
Kyleigh

Meaning: narrow spit of land; or, a boomerang

Origin:Feminine variation of Kyle or spelling variation of Kylie
2459
Ronalda Are you looking for a powerful name for your...
Origin:Scottish, feminine variation of Ronald
18207
Malvina

Meaning: smooth-browed one

Origin:Scottish
3730