395 Scottish Boy Names From The Land Of The Brave (2024)

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Scottish names are rooted in the country's rich culture and traditions. Many Scottish baby boy names reflect ancient Celtic mythology and legends. In Scottish communities, a special naming ceremony is organized to celebrate the birth of a child and give them a name (1). Scottish people do not conduct this ceremony in a rush. In fact, it can be organized as late as the child's first birthday celebration. The ritual involves parental promises to the young one and, sometimes, a symbolic action. This action can be a communal blessing by the guests or something like planting a tree. This naming ceremony can also be conducted to change a name or confer a unique name on someone honoring an age, stage transition, or accomplishment. In Scotland, this humanist naming ceremony is a lovely way of welcoming a human being into the family and recognizing their given or personal name. This ceremony may be a non-religious equivalent of events like christenings and baptisms. Scottish baby boy names have intriguing symbolism that appeals to people worldwide. A vast majority of Scottish names are derived from the indigenous Gaelic language, earlier spoken throughout Scotland. As the Gaels came from Ireland to Scotland, older Irish and Scottish naming pools were similar (2). Gaelic-origin names follow a binary; there is hardly any overlap between male and female names, even if the name is gender-neutral in meaning. Historically, Gaelic surnames were patronymic. The father’s first name would become a part of the son or daughter’s last name. This naming convention has fallen out of use today. You can find uncommon, classic, traditional, and modern names in this language. Although middle names were not used in Scotland until the 16th century, these Scottish names will sync well with an array of middle names. So, you can be sure of having a sweet-sounding baby boy name. It's time to quickly explore this extensive list of Scottish names and find your favorite one.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Oliver		Boy	Olive tree planter
Logan		Boy	Little hollow
Easton		Boy	From the east town
Kai		Boy	Sea; Keeper of the keys; Shell; Pier
Connor		Boy	Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves
Carson		Boy	Son of marsh dwellers; Descendant of Carra
Graham		Boy	Gravelly homestead
Maxwell		Boy	Dweller by the great stream
Kevin		Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle; Lovable; Fair; Peace
Alan		Boy	Handsome; Little rock
Karter		Boy	Transporter of goods by carts; One who uses a cart
Grant		Boy	Large; Tall; Big; Great
Knox		Boy	Round hill; A hillock; Hump
Lennox		Boy	Place of elms
Kenneth		Boy	Handsome; Comely; Respect
Colin		Boy	Victory of the people; Whelp; Young dog
Callum		Boy	Dove
Malcolm		Boy	A devotee of St. Columba
Rory		Boy	Red king
Reid		Boy	Red-haired
Archie		Boy	Holy and bold; Genuine and brave; Brave master
Collin		Boy	Victory of the people; Cub; Whelp
Mack		Boy	Son; Great
Lewis		Boy	Famous in battle
Jamison		Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Kylo		Boy	Sky
Bruce		Boy	From the woods; The willowlands
Donald		Boy	One who rules the world
Watson		Boy	Son of Watt
Keith		Boy	Wood; From the battleground
Houston		Boy	Hugh's town
Mac		Boy	Son of; Great; Horse; Border; Guard; Screen; Curtain
Cason		Boy	Son of the marsh dwellers
Douglas		Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Rey		Boy	King; Female roe deer
Evander		Boy	Good man; Warrior of the yew bow
Dash		Boy	To run or sprint; One from Chiel
Brodie		Boy	Mire; Muddy place; Ditch; Second son
Mccoy		Boy	Son of Aodh (Fire)
Kellan		Boy	Slender; Son of Alan; Beautiful; Little rock; Son of Colin; Young one
Alistair		Boy	Defender of the people
Kelvin		Boy	From the narrow river
Gordon		Boy	Fertilized pasture; Spacious fort
Ronnie		Boy	Ruler; Advice; Decision; Bringer of victory
Duncan		Boy	Brown battle
Ever		Boy	Strong as a boar
Eason		Boy	Son of Eda; Son of Adam
Ramsey		Boy	Garlic Island
Tyree		Boy	Land of the fierce
Craig		Boy	Rock; Rocky; A steep rocky cliff; Crag; Outcrop
Ewan		Boy	Born of the yew tree
Kaeden		Boy	Son of Cadan
Camron		Boy	One who has a crooked nose
Boyd		Boy	Yellow; Fair
Dashiell		Boy	Lad; Heaven; Sky
Archibald		Boy	Holy and bold; Genuine and brave; Brave master
Klayton		Boy	Clay settlement; From the clay farm
Kelton		Boy	Town of the Celts; Calf town; Spring village
Calder		Boy	Rocky water; Wild or rough stream
Malcom		Boy	A disciple of Saint Columba
Kirk		Boy	Of the Lord; Church
Conway		Boy	Holy water
Grayden		Boy	Gray valley; Gray settlement
Alastair		Boy	Defender of mankind; Protector of mankind
Finlay		Boy	Fair hero; White Warrior
Kam		Boy	Love; Desire; Wish; Long; Crave; Crooked nose
Dewayne		Boy	Dark; Swarthy
Collins		Boy	Descendant of Coileán; Descendant of Colin
Johnson		Boy	Son of John; Yahweh is gracious
Aleister		Boy	Defender or helper of mankind
Colden		Boy	Charcoal valley; Coal hill; Coal valley; Cow hill
Caeden		Boy	Strength; Son of Cadán; Battle; Warrior; Companion
Graeme		Boy	Gravelly homestead; Gray home
Knoxx		Boy	Round hill; Hump
Calan		Boy	Victorious; Descendant of Cathalán
Macallan		Boy	Son of Allan; A son of a handsome man; Little rock
Ron		Boy	Ruler's counselor
Adair		Boy	Rich spear; Exalted; Happy sear; Oak tree
Edan		Boy	Little fire; Fiery one
Dayson		Boy	Son of the dairyman or dairywoman; Son of Dawe; Son of David
Rodrick		Boy	A person who is notable for his rule
Eamonn		Boy	Rich protector
Jamieson		Boy	Son of James
Kenner		Boy	Energetic; Determined; Leader
Toren		Boy	A craggy hilltop used as a watchtower
Iain		Boy	God is gracious
Delvin		Boy	Narrow water; River
Hamish		Boy	Supplanter
Macklen		Boy	The son of Flann
Fergus		Boy	Man of strength
Blaine		Girl	Yellow
Blane		Boy	Little yellow one
Kadon		Boy	From the wetlands
Emrick		Boy	Powerful; Ruler
Huston		Boy	Settlement of houses
Bayne		Boy	Fair; White; Fair-headed; Friendly; Pale bridge
Colvin		Boy	The black color; Bald
Corbett		Boy	Raven; Little crow
Ruairi		Boy	A crimson-haired royal ruler
Adams		Boy	Son of Adam; Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red

This extensive list of Scottish baby boy names with meanings will help if you are stuck searching for your child’s name. With Gaelic origins, these names adequately showcase the nation's history and rich heritage. You can undoubtedly find many timeless classics in this list that will help you honor your roots. If you want, you can also explore the origin and meaning of a specific name in greater detail. It will certainly make your search process more enriching.

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