Sholto

Gender Masculine
Usage Scottish

Meaning & History

Probably an Anglicized form of Gaelic sìoltaich meaning "sower, propagator". It has occasionally been used in the Douglas family since the 17th century, after David Hume of Godscroft claimed it was the name of the 7th-century founder of the clan [1].

People think this name is

classic   mature   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   serious  

Categories

anglicizations, occupations

Sources & References

  1. Page at https://www.britishbabynames.com/blog/2019/07/name-of-the-week-sholto.html.
Entry updated January 21, 2022