Choosing a baby name isn’t always easy, which is why so much thought often goes into it. Some parents like to choose from the most popular names of the moment, while others prefer something more vintage for their newborn. Then there are those who seek inspiration from nature, from popular culture, or from places.
Scottish baby names aren’t just common amongst those living in Scotland. They may also prove popular among those who may have an affinity with the culture of the lush nation, those who have family heritage there, or even just those who like a Gaelic spin on things.
If you’re after a Scottish baby name for your new baby, we’ve got a wealth of suggestions below, from the most popular baby names in Scotland right now to some more traditional, familiar Scottish names.
Like most countries, Scotland keeps a record of the most popular baby names given to newborns in the country each year. The most recent data gathered by the National Records of Scotland is for all the babies born in the year 2020. So which are the boys’ names and girls’ names topping the charts in Scotland most recently? As you’ll see, it’s a real mix of distinctly Scottish names with some more modern influences from further afield …
1. Jack
2. Noah
3. James
4= Leo
4= Oliver
6. Harris
7. Rory
8. Alexander
9. Finlay
10. Archie
11. Lucas
12. Charlie
13. Alfie
14. Theo
15. Lewis
16. Finn
17= Brodie
17= Thomas
19. Mason
20. Jacob
1. Isla
2. Olivia
3. Emily
4. Freya
5. Ava
6. Sophie
7. Ella
8. Grace
9. Amelia
10. Lily
11. Sophia
12. Charlotte
13. Evie
14. Millie
15. Maisie
16. Rosie
17. Mia
18. Jessica
19= Aria
19= Ellie
- Callum — meaning “dove”
- Ewan — meaning “youth”
- Lachlan — meaning “from the land of lakes”
- Angus — meaning “one strength”
- Duncan — meaning ”dark warrior”
- Alistair — meaning “to defend” or “to protect”
- Cameron — meaning “crooked river”
- Fraser — meaning “of the forest men”
- Hamish — meaning “may God protect”
- Maxwell — meaning “great stream”
- Blair — meaning “field”
- Catriona — meaning “pure”
- Ailsa — meaning “elf or magical victory”
- Bonnie — meaning “sweet and good”
- Elsie — meaning “God is my oath”
- Annabel — meaning “loving”
- Morag — meaning “princess”
- Davina — meaning “beloved”
- Lorna — meaning “fox”
- Paisley — meaning “church” or “cemetery”
Hopefully we’ve given you some good ideas for a Scottish baby name that will work for your little one. But if not, why not take a look at some of our other baby name articles? We’ve got you covered with roundups of old-fashioned names, gender-neutral names, and even Biblical names. Whatever you settle on, we’re sure it’ll suit your baby perfectly!