From Old French and German words meaning nobility the name is first recorded in Scotland in the 12th century.

Most common first name scotland. DUNCAN This is one of the most classic Scottish names meaningdark warrior. Rory ROAR-ee Of medieval Irish and Scottish origin Rory is a form of the Gaelic red-haired king and also a character on Doctor Who Scottish baby names for girls. Once again Jack and Olivia are the most popular first names in Scotland.

FINLAY This very popular name comes from FIONNLAGH which means white warrior It can in fact be used for boys and girls although the boy seems to be more common. Lewis Carolls Alice in Wonderland is the most famous use of the name. Along with Isla the top girl names in Scotland include Olivia Emily Freya and Ava.

The pages include the current publication and previous editions which go back to 1998. Arabella AIR-uh-bella A small village in Highland Scotland the name could be a twist on Annabella. It has two acceptable spellings--Finlay and Finley the first more popular in its native Scotland where it.

Finlay is a formerly fusty Scottish royal name--it belonged to Macbeths father Finlay MacRory--or Findlaech mac Ruaidri--that has a bit of a split personality. Names in the Scottish Top 100 have a lot of overlap with the US Top 100. Tracing your Scottish roots.

Ainslie AINS-lee Named for the ancient Scottish family from Lanarkshire. The most popular first names given to babies whose births were registered in Scotland in 2019 publication formerly known as Popular Forenames. Alan Ferrier Head of Demographic Statistics at National Records of Scotland said.

This Scottish royal name is brimming with friendly charm is neither too popular nor too strange. Three further names Agnes Catherine and Helen appear in both lists and Annie is replaced by Anne. Donald is a name of.