Scottish Gaelic Submitted Names

These names are used by Scottish Gaelic speakers.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Adambh m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Adam
Àdhamh m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Adam.
Aibhse f Scottish Gaelic
From Scottish Gaelic aibhse meaning "sprite" or "specter".
Aibne m & f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish form of Aibhne.
Ailaina f Scottish Gaelic (Modern, Rare)
Modern Scottish Gaelic origin, exact etymology unclear, meaning "noble one", "harmonious" and "cheerful". Possibly a combination of the names Alana and Eilidh, or an potential anglicization/variant of Eilionoir.
Ailbeart m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Albert.
Ailig m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Alec.
Aodhàn m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Aodhán.
Aoidh m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Hugh
Artagan m Scottish Gaelic
A diminutive of the Gaelic name Artair, which is thought to mean "bear" or "stone". Also refers to the ancient Celtic word "art" which has three meanings: "a stone", "God" and "noble".
Artán m Scottish Gaelic
From Art and a diminutive suffix
Báine f & m Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Irish Mythology
An Irish name meaning "whiteness, pallor". In Irish Mythology, Báine was a princess, daughter of Tuathal Techtmar, ancestor of the kings of Ireland. "Cailín na Gruaige Báine" and "Bruach na Carraige Báine" are the names of two traditional Irish songs.... [more]
Bancho m Scottish Gaelic
Galic original of Banquo
Baraball f Scottish Gaelic
Variant of Barabal. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Annabella.
Bearnard m Scottish Gaelic, Manx
Scottish Gaelic and Manx form of Bernard.
Bearnas f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Berenice, this name is also considered a feminine form of Bearnard.
Beasag f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Bessie.
Beasaidh f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Bessie.
Beitidh f Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Betsy
Beitiris f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Beatrice.
Bethóc f Scottish Gaelic, Medieval Scottish
Derived from Scottish Gaelic beatha meaning "life", and therefore is related to the name Beathag. Most known bearers of this name include Bethóc Ingen mac Maíl Coluim, daughter of Malcolm II, King of Alba, as well as Bethóc, Prioress of Iona, daughter of Somerled, Lord of Argyll.
Bhioctoria f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Victoria.
Brianann m Scottish Gaelic, Scots
Scottish Gaelic form of Brendan.
Brìghde f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Bridget.
Brùs m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Bruce.
Caitir f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic name derived from a mis-analysis of Caitrìona as Caitir Fhiona. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Clarissa.
Caointean m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Quintinus.
Caomhainn m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Kevin. The name coincides with the Scottish Gaelic verb caomhainn "to reserve; to husband".
Caristiona f Scottish Gaelic (Rare)
Variant of Cairistìona. Caristiona. Hebridean Sea Poem No. 1 is a 1920 composition by Granville Bantock.
Ceana f Scottish Gaelic
Means "fair one" in Scottish Gaelic.
Cèilidh f Scottish Gaelic (Modern, Rare)
Directly taken from Scottish Gaelic cèilidh, a traditional folk music and storytelling party.... [more]
Ceit f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Kate.
Ceitidh f Scottish Gaelic (Rare)
Scottish Gaelic form of Katie.
Ciobhan m Scots, Scottish Gaelic
Possibly a variant of Kevin or Cobhan.
Cliamain m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Clement.
Còiseam m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Constantinus (see Constantine).
Cotrìona f Scottish Gaelic
Variant of Caitrìona found on the Isle of Lewis.
Criosaidh f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Chrissie.
Crìsdean m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Christopher.
Cuileann m Scottish Gaelic
An Irish and Scottish Gaelic name from the word cuileann meaning 'holly'.
Cuillean m Scottish Gaelic
meaning whelp, puppy, cub
Cuithbeart m Scottish Gaelic (Rare)
Scottish Gaelic form of Cuthbert.
Cumhall m Scottish Gaelic
Means "champion, stranger"
Deòras m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of George
Dìorbhail f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish cognate of Dearbháil. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Dorothy.
Eagar m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Edgar.
Eairrdsidh m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish adoption of Archie.
Ealair m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of the name Hilary which ultimatly means "cheerful"
Eamhair f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish cognate of Emer.
Eanraic m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Henry
Eithrig f Scottish Gaelic
Variant of Oighrig via the older form Aithbhreac. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated names Effie, Euphemia, Erica and Africa 2.
Eòghan m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Eógan.
Eseciel m Scottish Gaelic, Welsh
Scottish and Welsh form of Ezekiel.
Eubha f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Eva.
Eumann m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic cognate of Éamonn.
Floireans f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Florence.
Flòraidh f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Florrie and Flora.
Freadaraig m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Frederick.
Garaidh m Scottish Gaelic, Irish
Of uncertain origin and meaning. It is commonly Anglicized as Gary and Garry.
Gilleain m Scottish Gaelic
Derived from Scottish Gaelic gille "servant, follower; boy, lad" and the given name Iain with the intended meaning of "servant of Saint John" (since the names of saints were considered too holy for everyday use, they were usually prefixed until the 17th century).
Gillebeart m Scottish Gaelic
Younger form of Gille-Brìdhde "servant of Saint Bridget". This name used to be Anglicized as Gilbert.
Gille Chrìost m Scottish Gaelic
Original Scottish Gaelic form of Gilchrist. This name used to be Anglicized as Christopher.
Gilliondras m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Andrew, meaning "son of Andrew"
Gormshuil f Scottish Gaelic
Means "blue eye" in Scottish Gaelic, from gorm "blue" and sùil "eye".
Greumach m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Graham.
Harailt m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Harold.
Hùisdean m Scottish Gaelic
Variant of Ùisdean. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Hugh.
Illona f Scottish Gaelic
The Scottish Gaelic name Illona means lantern or light of the sun.
Imhear m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Edward
Iseabal f Irish (Rare), Scottish Gaelic (Rare)
Irish variant of Isibéal and Scottish variant of Iseabail.
Labhrann m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Lawrence
Leodhas m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Lewis.
Lilidh f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish form of Lily.
Luthais m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Louis.
Màirtean m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Martin
Malamhìn f Scottish Gaelic
Most likely coined by James Macpherson (1736-1796), the Scottish antiquarian poet who published works allegedly translated from the ancient Gaelic bard Ossian. Macpherson seems to have based the name on Scottish Gaelic mala "brow, eyebrow" and mìn "smooth, soft", intending it to mean "smooth brow"... [more]
Malmhìn f Scottish Gaelic
Variant of Malamhìn. This name is the original Gaelic form of the Anglicized Malvina.
Maois m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Moses
Maonghal m Irish, Scottish Gaelic
Comprised of the elements maoin "wealth" and gal "valor"
Màrtainn m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Martin.
Mckinzy f Scottish Gaelic
Means "Son of wise one." and "Born of fire.". First found in Ross-shire, scottland, the name traveled to ireland before making it to the US in the 18th and 19th century. in the surname, the motto is "Luceo non uro" meaning "I shine not burn".... [more]
Moibeal f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Mabel.
Moina f Scottish Gaelic
Celtic/Gaelic form of Mona meaning 'soft', 'mild', or 'tender'.
Moirean m Scottish Gaelic (Rare)
Masculine derivative of Moire, the Scottish Gaelic name for the Virgin Mary.
Muireach m Scottish Gaelic
Means “sea warrior” in Scottish Gaelic.
Neacal m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Nicholas.
Neachdainn m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Nechtan.
Oilbhreis m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Oliver.
Oithona f Literature, Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic name meaning "virgin of the wave", probably invented by James Macpherson for the Ossian poems.
Pàdair m Scottish Gaelic
Dialectal form of Pàdraig used on the Isle of Arran.
Pàl m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish form of Paul.
Pàrlan m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Parthalán. The name used to be Anglicized as Bartholomew, even though it is not clear whether the two names are etymologically related.
Prainnseas m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Francis.
Raonaid f Scottish Gaelic
Variant of Raghnaid. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Rachel.
Ruiseart m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Richard.
Searán f Scottish Gaelic
The name Sharon is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means Of The Fertile Plain.... [more]
Seasaidh f Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Jessie 1. The name coincides with the future tense of the Scottish Gaelic verb seas "to stand".
Seathan m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of John via Old French Jehan.
Seocan m Scottish Gaelic
Diminutive of Seoc.
Seonaidh m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Johnny.
Seumasina f Scottish Gaelic (Archaic)
Feminine form of Seumas, anglicized as Jamesina.
Shanachie f & m Scottish Gaelic, Irish
Irish word for "a skilled teller of tales or legends, especially Gaelic ones." From the Scots Gaelic word seanachaidh, from Old Irish senchaid, variant of senchae, meaning historian, derived from sen, meaning old.
Shaylon m Scottish Gaelic
Shaylon as a boy's name is related to the Gaelic name Shea. The meaning of Shaylon is "admirable
Sìle f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic cognate of Síle.
Sìoltach m Scottish Gaelic
Original Scottish Gaelic form of Sholto.
Sìomon m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Simon 1.
Sitheag f Scottish Gaelic (Archaic)
Derived from Middle Gaelic sidhach "wolf", this name is now extinct but was "common in the 17th century".
Siubhan f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic cognate of Siobhán. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Judith.
Siùsan f Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Susan and Susannah.
Tiobaid m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic form of Theobald.
Tormach m Scottish Gaelic
Gaelic form of Þórmóðr, effectively a cognate of Tormod.
Tormod m Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic name derived from both Þórmóðr and Þórmundr. This name used to be Anglicized as the etymologically unrelated Norman.
Uarraig m Scottish Gaelic
Anglicised as the etymologically unrelated given name Kennedy, The name is said to have been borne by various families of the surname Kennedy.