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Scottish names?
Are there now, or have there ever been, girl names that are recognisably Scottish? All I can think of is Fiona and Isobel, and I question their authenticity!

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Morag and Catriona are the ones I immediately think of.
I had a best friend named Sheena when I was a kid. Both her parents were born and raised in Scotland. I don't know if it's used widely, but Donalda and Donaldina also scream Scottish to me.Ishbel, maybe?Oh, I also knew a Morag! How could I forget that. Aggressively Scottish.

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Aileen, Ailis, Ailsa, Catriona, Donalda, Donaldina, Effie, Eilidh, Elspeth, Fenella, Iona, Isla, Jamesina, Jean, Jessie, Katrina, Kenna, Kirsty, Lilias, Mairead, Maisie, Marsaili, Mhairi, Mirren, Moira, Morven, Muriel, Neilina, Rhona, Ronalda, Sheena, Shona, Sorcha, Williamina.Lorna too, despite not being listed as Scottish on this site. It could be derived from the Scottish place name Lorne.
Sine (There is an Irish and a Scottish version but I’m on my phone so can’t use the correct accent.)Marsaili
Morna
Aileas
Eimhir
Fenella
Kenna
MorvenWe were also creative with feminising masculine names though I don’t know if they shout Scottish.Jamesina
Donaldina
Neilina
Mairead, Ailsa, Eilidh, Iona, Elspeth, Ailis, Ainsley and Mhairi all come to mind, though maybe some are more recognisable than others.
https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/feminine/usage/scottish
Fiona is one of my favourites!