Choosing a Scottish girl name for your daughter is a wonderful way to honor your roots. It feels intentional and meaningful, and there are certainly no shortage in gorgeous Scottish baby names.
Some may feel more wearable than others. I’ll be sharing a variety, including easy to pronounce Scottish girl names and those with a bit more difficulty (but don’t worry – I will include pronunciations!) Happy name collecting, dear friend.
Popular Girl Names in Scotland
- Ailsa — elf victory
- Amelia — industrious
- Evie — life
- Freya — lady
- Grace — grace
- Isla — from Islay
- Maisie — pearl
- Millie — strong in work
- Skye — winged isle
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Gaelic Girl Names (with pronunciation)
- Ailis (AY-lish) — noble
- Àlainn (AH-lin) — beautiful
- Annag (AN-ak) — grace
- Beitris (BAY-trish) — she who brings happiness
- Breagha (BRAY-uh) — beautiful
- Brìghde (BREE-juh) — exalted one
- Caitrìona (kah-TREE-uh-nuh) — pure
- Ceit (KAYCH) — pure
- Eilidh (AY-lee) — light
- Eubha (AY-vuh) — life
- Iseabail (ISH-uh-bel) — God is my oath
- Laire (LAH-ruh) — mare
- Leannan (LYAN-an) — sweetheart
- Lilidh (LIL-ee) — lily
- Magaidh (MAG-ee) — pearl
- Màili (MAH-lee) — beloved
- Màiri (MAH-ree) — beloved
- Marsaili (MAR-sha-lee) — pearl
- Mhairi (VAH-ree) — beloved
- Mòr (MORE) — great
- Muireall (MOO-rel) — bright sea
- Peigi (PEG-ee) — pearl
- Ròs (RAWSS) — rose
- Saorsa (SUR-suh) — freedom
- Sine (SHEE-nuh) — God is gracious
- Solas (SOL-us) — light
- Sorcha (SOR-uh-khuh) — bright, radiant
- Teàrlag (CHAR-lak) — free man
- Una (OO-nuh) — unknown
Classic & Vintage Scottish Girl Names
- Ada — noble
- Aggie — pure
- Agnes — pure
- Aileen — light
- Ailie — noble
- Alexina — defender
- Alison — noble
- Andrina — strong, manly
- Angusina — one choice
- Annie — grace
- Beira — unknown
- Bessie — God is my oath
- Bethia — life
- Catriona — pure
- Chrissie — follower of Christ
- Clarinda — clear, bright
- Davina — beloved
- Dolina — world ruler
- Donella — world ruler
- Effie — well-spoken
- Ellen — light
- Elsie — God is my oath
- Elspet — God is my oath
- Elspeth — God is my oath
- Eppie — well-spoken
- Euphemia — well-spoken
- Fenella — fair shoulder
- Fiona — fair
- Flora — flower
- Georgina — farmer
- Grizel — gray battle
- Ishbel — God is my oath
- Isobel — God is my oath
- Jamesina — supplanter
- Jean — God is gracious
- Jeanie — God is gracious
- Joan — God is gracious
- Kenna — handsome
- Kirsteen — follower of Christ
- Kirstin — follower of Christ
- Kirsty — follower of Christ
- Lexie — defender
- Lilias — lily
- Madeleine — from Magdala
- Madge — pearl
- Malvina — smooth brow
- Margaret — pearl
- Marion — beloved
- Marjorie — pearl
- Matilda — mighty in battle
- Maude — mighty in battle
- Minna — love
- Mirren — beloved
- Moira — beloved
- Morag — great
- Morna — beloved
- Murdina — sea warrior
- Muriel — bright sea
- Mysie — pearl
- Nan — grace
- Nell — light
- Nessie — pure
- Robina — bright fame
- Robyn — bright fame
- Rowena — fame and joy
- Selma — unknown
- Senga — unknown
- Sheena — God is gracious
- Sheona — God is gracious
- Shona — God is gracious
- Sybilla — prophetess
- Thomasina — twin
- Tibbie — God is my oath
- Wendy — friend
- Williamina — will helmet
- Wilma — will helmet
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Rare & Unique Scottish Girl Names
- Ainsley — hermitage meadow
- Alba — Scotland
- Astrid — divinely beautiful
- Blair — field, plain
- Bluebell — bluebell flower
- Bonnie — pretty
- Campbell — crooked mouth
- Dee — goddess
- Edina — from Edinburgh
- Glenna — valley
- Greer — watchful
- Heather — heather plant
- Helga — holy
- Ingrid — Ing is beautiful
- Innes — island
- Iona — yew-tree island
- Jura — deer island
- Keltie — unknown
- Kenzie — fair one
- Kyla — narrow strait
- Lennox — elm grove
- Leslie — holly garden
- Logan — little hollow
- Lorna — from Lorne
- Mackenzie — son of the fair one
- Melrose — bare moor
- Morven — big peak
- Murray — sea settlement
- Ness — headland
- Paisley — church
- Ragna — counsel
- Rhona — rough island
- Rose — rose
- Rosslyn — headland pool
- Rowan — little red one
- Sigrid — beautiful victory
- Thistle — thistle
- Thora — thunder
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