Scottish girls names: 200 traditional, unique and beautiful names with meanings

From popular Scottish names that are becoming increasingly common, to more old-fashioned Scottish girls names with centuries of heritage, to cool and modern Scottish girl names, we've selected the best and most beautiful options so you can pick the perfect choice for your little lass.

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Traditional Scottish girls' names

There are so many beautiful names to choose from that reflect the rich tradition of the Scots, with plenty of Scottish Gaelic and traditional Celtic names to choose from. Many of the traditional Scottish girls' names we've chosen here are derived from Gaelic words or names, so they make a great unique option if you're looking for a beautiful name that's steeped in Scottish tradition. Names with strong Scottish Gaelic roots such as Keltie and Rhona are great traditional Scottish names, and we've got plenty more names to inspire you in the list below.

Popular Scottish girls' names

Although the Latin name Olivia continues to take the top spot of the most popular girls' names in Scotland, there are a lot of names with Scottish origin that feature quite highly on the list. Top girls' names in Scotland include beautiful options like Isla, which derives from the Scottish island Islay, and Elspeth, which is the Scottish form of Elizabeth. Here, we present the most popular names in Scotland according to the National Records of Scotland that have Scottish origins, sorted in descending order of popularity.

45. Isla

Origin: Scottish; derived from Islay
Meaning: island
Also: Islay

46. Eilidh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Helen
Meaning: radiant one

47. Maisie

Origin: pet form of Scottish Gaelic name Mairead
Meaning: pearl
Also: Maisey

48. Bonnie

Origin: Scots language word
Meaning: pretty; attractive
Also: Bonne; Bonnee; Bonney; Boni

49. Skye

Origin: Scottish; from the Island of Skye
Meaning: cloud

50. Quinn

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: chief; wise

51. Alba

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: Gaelic name for Scotland

52. Iona

Origin: from the Scottish island in the Hebrides
Meaning: the island

53. Aila

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: from the strong place

54. Ailsa

Origin: Scottish/Norse
Meaning: elf/supernatural victory

55. Isobel

Origin: Scottish form of Isabel, originating from medieval form of Elisabeth
Meaning: devoted to God/God is my oath

56. Effie

Origin: Scottish diminutive version of Greek name Euphemia
Meaning: well-spoken

57. Heather

Origin: Scotland; derived from the Middle English hather
Meaning: named after the plant

58. Blair

Origin: Scots-English name of Scottish Gaelic origin
Meaning: plain; field; meadow
Also: Blaire; Blayre

59. Breagha

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: beautiful; fine

60. Vaila

Origin: Scottish; name of a small, inhabited Shetland island
Meaning: foreign isle

61. Kyla

Origin: derivative of Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Kyle
Meaning: beauty; crowned

62. Elspeth

Origin: Scottish form of Elizabeth
Meaning: chosen by God; God's oath
Also: Elspet; Elsbeth

63. Fiona

Origin: from the Gaelic word ffionn
Meaning: white and fair

64. Morven

Origin: Scottish; from an area in north-western Scotland
Meaning: big peak or large gap

65. Mairi

Origin: Scottish Gaelic; alternative to Mary
Meaning: of the Sea; bitter

Unique Scottish girls' names

There are a wealth of unusual and unique Scottish girl names, most of which have Scottish Gaelic roots and so have become increasingly rare amongst babies today. Most options on this list are Scottish Gaelic variations of more well-known names, making them truly unique choices. For example, some rare Scottish names include Ciorstag which is the Scottish Gaelic form of Kirsty, and Seasaidh, which is the Scottish/Celtic form of Jessie. We've got some more rare and unusual Scottish baby name picks in our list below.

66. Adair

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: oak tree ford; wealthy spear

67. Aileana

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: from the green meadow

68. Alpina

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: blond

69. Ardis

Origin: Scottish and Irish
Meaning: fervent/blooming meadow
Alsi: Ardys; Ardiss; Ardyce

70. Bearnas

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Bernice
Meaning: strong bear

71. Beathas

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: wise

72. Beileag

Origin: Scottish Gaelic; diminutive of Iseabail
Meaning: pledged to God

73. Beitidh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Betty
Meaning: oath of God

74. Bhioctoria

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Victoria
Meaning: victory

75. Brichtrede

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: bright and strong

76. Brieg

Origin: Scottish/Celtic
Meaning: esteem

77. Caitir

Origin: Scottish; from the Gaelic name Caitriona
Meaning: pure

78. Campbell

Origin: Scottish; from the Gaelic cam beul
Meaning: crooked mouth

79. Ciorsdan

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Christina
Meaning: a Christian

80. Ciorstag

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Kirsty
Meaning: follower of Christ
Also: Ciorstaidh

81. Coira

Origin: alternative spelling of Gaelic word crid
Meaning: seething pool; cauldron

82. Criosaidh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Chrissie
Meaning: a Christian

83. Cullodena

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: broken mossy ground
Also: Cullodina

84. Curstaidh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Kirsty
Meaning: follower of Christ
Also: Curstag

85. Deòiridh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: pilgrim

86. Dolag

Origin: feminine form of Donald
Meaning: great ruler

87. Donalda

Origin: Scottish; feminine variation of Donald
Meaning: world ruler

88. Dorcha

Origin: Scottish and Irish Gaelic
Meaning: dark

89. Dunlop

Origin: Scottish/English
Meaning: muddy hill

90. Erskina

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: from the top of the cliff

91. Fearchara

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: dear
Also: Fearcharia

92. Forbflaith

Origin: Irish and Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: an overlord; ruler

93. Frangag

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Frances
Meaning: one who is free

94. Giorsal

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Grace
Meaning: gracious
Also: Giorsail

95. Gormshuil

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: blue eye

96. Laire

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: mare

97. Leagsaidh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Lexie
Meaning: defender

98. Lioslath

Origin: Scottish/Celtic
Meaning: dwells at the grey fortress

99. Liùsaidh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Louisa/Lucy
Meaning: elegant; graceful

100. Lochellen

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: from Ellen's lake

101. Lundy

Origin: Scottish/Irish/Scandinavian
Meaning: marsh; grove

102. Machara

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: plain

103. Maidie

Origin: Scottish/English
Meaning: young woman; maiden

104. Malamhìn

Origin: created by James Macpherson in the 18th century
Meaning: smooth brow
Also: Malmhìn

105. Malmuira

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: dark-skinned

106. Malvina

Origin: derived from the Scottish Gaelic Mala-mhin
Meaning: smooth brow

107. Moireach

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: lady

108. Muir

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: from the moors

109. Nandag

Origin: Scottish Gaelic diminutive of Anna
Meaning: gracious; favour

110. Raoghnailt

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: little ewe; lamb

111. Seasaidh

Origin: Scottish/Celtic form of Jessie
Meaning: God is gracious

112. Seonag

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Joan
Meaning: God is gracious

113. Siùsaidh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic equivalent of Susanna/Susan
Meaning: lily

114. Skena

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: from Skene

115. Sineag

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Jeanette/Jeanie
Meaning: God is merciful

116. Stineag

Origin: Scottish Gaelic pet form of Cairistìona
Meaning: a Christian

117. Struana

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: from the stream

118. Teasagh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Jessie
Meaning: God is gracious
Also: Teasag

Beautiful Scottish girls' names

If you're looking for a gorgeous name for your little lass, we've selected the most beautiful Scottish girls' names. Some are Scottish Gaelic variations of more recognisable names (like Aileas, the Scottish Gaelic form of Alice), some have strong Celtic roots (like Binnie, which means crib/wicker basket) and most have gorgeous meanings too, such as the lovely Gormelia, which means splendid princess.

119. Aberdeen

Origin: Scottish; after the place
Meaning: mouth of the river Don

120. Aileas

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Alice
Meaning: noble
Also: Ailis

121. Aileene

Origin: Scottish/Irish
Meaning: bright; shining

122. Ailidh

Origin: Scottish/Gaelic
Meaning: kind

123. Ailie

Origin: Scottish; variant of Eilidh and Aileen
Meaning: from Alisa Craig, a rocky islet in the Scottish Firth of Clyde

124. Annella

Origin: Scottish; version of Anne
Meaning: grace; favour

125. Binnie

Origin: Scottish/Celtic
Meaning: crib; wicker basket

126. Bonelle

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: attractive

127. Bonnebell

Origin: Scottish; variant of Bonnie
Meaning: pretty; attractive
Also: Bonnibell; Bonnibelle

128. Brann

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: bramble

129. Brodie

Origin: Moray, Scotland
Meaning: uncertain, various theories including 'a little ridge', 'second son' and 'muddy place'

130. Bunni

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: beautiful; cheerful

131. Ceana

Origin: Scottish Gaelic; form of Kenna
Meaning: fair

132. Ceitidh

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Katie
Meaning: pure

133. Cridhe

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: heart; courage

134. Dolina

Origin: feminine variation of Donald
Meaning: world ruler

135. Eubh

Origin: Scottish form of Eve
Meaning: living

136. Ferelith

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: true sovereignty

137. Finnea

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: wood of the ford

138. Fyfa

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: from Fyfeshire

139. Gavenia

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: white hawk
Also: Gavina

140. Gordania

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: heroic
Also: Gordana

141. Gormelia

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: splendid princess

142. Janetta

Origin: Scottish; derived from the French name Jeanette
Meaning: gift from God

143. Kellina

Origin: Gaelic; from the Irish and Scottish clan name O Ceallaigh
Meaning: strong-willed

144. Kirsty

Origin: Scottish diminutive of Christine
Meaning: Christian; follower of Christ

145. Lasey

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: affectionate term for a girl

146. Lilias

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: lily
Also: Lileas

147. Lyndsay

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: island of linden trees
Also: Lynsey

148. Marsaili

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Margery and Marcella
Meaning: dedicated to war; from the Roman God of War

149. Mirren

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: beloved

150. Moibeal

Origin: Scottish; Gaelic form of Mabel
Meaning: lovable

151. Muriel

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: bright sea

152. Mysie

Origin: Scottish diminutive form of Margaret
Meaning: pearl

153. Nes

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: gentle person

154. Oonagh

Origin: Irish and Scottish; Anglicised form of Irish Gaelic name Una
Meaning: lamb
Also: Oona

155. Phemie

Origin: Scottish/Greek
Meaning: auspicious speech

156. Seònaid

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Janet
Meaning: gift from God

157. Sìne

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Jane
Meaning: God is gracious

158. Sìleas

Origin: Scottish Gaelic form of Cecelia
Meaning: youthful

159. Torra

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: from the castle

160. Vanora

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: white wave

Cool Scottish girls names

Are you looking for a name that's a little less traditional and sounds really modern but still has strong Scottish roots? Our list of the best cool Scottish girls' names has a wealth of creative and inspiring names with rich Scottish heritage. From Bowie, which is a cool name with Scottish and Irish origins, to Torey which is a really cool Scottish name that means victorious.

161. Ainsley

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: derived from words meaning hermitage and clearing
Also: Ansleigh, Ainslie, Ainslee

162. Berkley

Origin: Scottish/English
Meaning: birch tree meadow; where birches grow
Also: Berkeley

163. Birkita

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: strength

164. Blane

Origin: Scottish and Irish; from the Gaelic word blá
Meaning: yellow

165. Bowie

Origin: Scottish and Irish
Meaning: blond; fair-haired

166. Bradana

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: salmon

167. Bryce

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: speckled; freckles

168. Cadha

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: from the steep place

169. Calynn

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: rock; powerful in battle

170. Camden

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: winding valley

171. Camryn

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: crooked nose

172. Cináed

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: born of fire

173. Coburn

Origin: Scottish/English
Meaning: rooster or a stream

174. Dalles

Origin: variant of Gaelic name Dallas
Meaning: from the valley meadows
Also: Dallis

175. Daracha

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: from the oak

176. Donia

Origin: Scottish; female variation of Donald
Meaning: world ruler

177. Doone

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: mountain

178. Finley

Origin: Scottish; from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh
Meaning: fair-haired

179. Firth

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: estuary; arm of the sea

180. Grier

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: alert; watchful
Also: Greer; Grear

181. Irvine

Origin: Scottish/English
Meaning: green or fresh river

182. Kenina

Origin: Scottish Gaelic; feminine form of Kenneth
Meaning: fire-born
Also: Kenna

183. Kenzy

Origin: from the Scots-Gaelic surname MacCoinnich and Anglicized version of the name Mackenzie
Meaning: the fair one

184. Leith

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: wet
Also: Leithe

185. Logan

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: little hollow

186. Lorna

Origin: coined by R. D. Blackmore for his novel Lorna Doone, derived from Scottish placename Lorne
Meaning: the laurel

187. Mackinley

Origin: Scottish; derived from Gaelic last name Mac Fhionnlaigh
Meaning: white warrior; blessed
Also: Mckinley

188. Marcail

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: pearl

189. Monroe

Origin: Scottish and Irish Gaelic
Meaning: south of the River Roe

190. Murdag

Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Meaning: guardian

191. Nathara

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: snake; serpent

192. Neilina

Origin: Scottish; from the Scottish and Irish name Niall
Meaning: champion; hero

193. Osla

Origin: from the Shetland Islands
Meaning: God consecrated

194. Raonaid

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Hebrew
Meaning: ewe

195. Selkie

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: seal folk

196. Senga

Origin: from Scottish Gaelic word seang
Meaning: slenderless

197. Shona

Origin: Scottish and Irish Gaelic
Meaning: God is gracious

198. Sorcha

Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: light; brightness

199. Torey

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: victorious
Also:Torrey; Torri; Tory

200. Wynda

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: from the narrow passage

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