Looking for a name that’s historic, and just plain beautiful? Scottish girl names are sure to spark some inspiration.
Bold names from the Highland mountains, ancient stories of mercenary warriors and oh-so-romantic poets. The richness of history, beauty, and especially meaning is a hallmark of Scottish names.
Love the classics like Isla and Bonnie? Or are you hunting for something a little more adventurous like Ailsa and Eilidh? You’re sure to find something on our list of 150 Scottish girl names.
After all, what better name to give your child than something as unique and classic as Scotland itself?
Vintage Scottish Girl Names
- Yvaine – (Scottish) Evening star
- Marjorie – (Scottish) Pearl
- Annabel – (Scottish) Loving
- Muriel – (Irish) Of the bright sea
- Campbell – (Scottish) Crooked mouth
- Wilma – (German) Resolute protection
- Lorna – (Scottish) Lorne
- Euphemia – (Greek) Fair speech
- Ainsley – (Scottish) One’s own meadow
- Ferelith – (Scottish) True sovereignty
- Sandy – (Greek) Man’s defender
- Carrington – (English, Scottish) From Carrington
- Jennet – (English) God is gracious
- Paisleigh – (Scottish) Church, cemetery
- Donia – (Scottish) Proud chief
- Laurie – (English) From Laurentum or bay laurel
- Annot – (Medieval English) Grace
- Mackinley – (Scottish) Son of the fair hero
Modern Scottish Girl Names
- Kenna – (Gaelic) Fire-born, Handsome
- Kinley – (Scottish) Fair hero
- Mckinley – (Scottish) Son of the fair hero
- Forsythe – (English, Gaelic) Man of peace
- Kamryn – (Scottish) Crooked nose
- Mazie – (Scottish) Child of light; Pearl
- Caoimhe – (Irish, Scottish) Beautiful
- Eilidh – (Scottish) Radiant one
- Ailsa – (Scottish, Norse) Elf victory
- Nessa – (Scandinavian) Headlands, Promontory
- Eithne – (Gaelic) Nut kernel
- Isobel – (Scottish) Pledged to God
- Kelly – (Irish) War
- Elsbeth – (German) Pledged to God
- Karsyn – (Scottish) Son of Carr; Marsh-dwellers
- Faraday – (Scottish) Wood man
- Lessie – (Scottish) Sacred or spiritual garden, Garden of hollies
Popular Scottish Girl Names
- Isla – (Scottish, Spanish) Island
- Aoife – (Irish Gaelic) Beautiful, Radiant
- Blair – (Scottish) Dweller on the plain
- Eileen – (Scottish) Desired, Water, Island
- Rae – (English) Ewe
- Jamie – (Hebrew) Supplanter
- Finley – (Irish, Scottish) Fair-haired hero
- Myra – (Greek) Sweet-smelling oil
- Davina – (Hebrew) Little deer
- Leslie – (Scottish) Garden of holly
- Kylie – (Scottish) Narrow channel
- Mackenzie – (Scottish) Son of Kenneth
- Alison – (German) Noble, Exalted
- Maisy – (Scottish) Pearl
- Paisley – (Scottish) Church, Cemetery
- Jessie – (Hebrew) To behold, The Lord exists, Gift
- Elaine – (French, Scottish) Bright, Shining light
- Mckenna – (Irish) Son of Kenneth
- Blaire – (Scottish) Plain, Field, Battlefield
- Kenzie – (Scottish) Son of Kenneth
Nature Scottish Girl Names
- Ailish – (Scottish and Irish) Noble
- Catriona – (Scottish, Greek) Pure
- Lilias – (Latin) Lily
- Edina – (English) Wealthy
- Breagha – (Scottish) Beautiful
- Artis – (Celtic) Bear
- Carsyn – (English, Scottish) Son of the marsh dwellers
- Firth – (Scottish) Estuary, Arm of the sea
- Airlie – (Scottish) Place name
- Davida – (Hebrew) Beloved
- Lindsey – (English, Scottish) Marshlands of Lincolnshire, Island of linden trees
- Aurla – (Irish) Golden princess
- Fergie – (Scottish) Vigorous, Strong man, Highest choice
- Ardis – (Scottish-Irish) Fervent
- Bonnibel – (English) Cheerful, Beautiful
- Camie – (Scottish) Crooked nose
- Alexina – (Greek) Defending men
- Beitris – (Latin) Voyager (through life)
- Addisyn – (Scottish) Son of Adam
- Aileas – (Scottish) Noble
- Christie – (Greek) A Christian
- Davia – (Scottish) Beloved
- Amilia – (Latin) Amiable, Work
- Deidre – (Irish, Scottish) Daughter, Sorrowful
- Bonny – (Scottish) Pretty
- Aifric – (Irish) Pleasant
Cool Scottish Girl Names
- Katie – (English) Pure
- Mairead – (Irish) Pearl
- Fenella – (Celtic) White-shouldered one
- Islay – (Scottish) Islay island
- Finola – (Irish) White shoulders
- Gardenia – ( English) Garden’s flower
- Ismay – (French) Esteemed, Beloved
- Tammy – (Hebrew) Palm tree, Date palm
- Fifer – (Scottish) Piper
- Grier – (Scottish) Alert, Watchful
- Aberdeen – (Scottish) Mouth of the don, A city in northeast Scotland
- Halliday – (Scottish) Holiday
- Romary – (French, German, Scottish) Famously strong
Unisex Scottish Girl Names
- Lesley – (Scottish) Garden of holly
- Mckenzie – (Scottish) Son of Kenneth
- Norrie – (English) Light
- Neely – (Irish) Son of the poet
- Makenzie – (Scottish) Son of Kenneth
- Tamlane – (Scottish) Variation of legendary Tam Lin
- Westwood – (English) Dweller by the west wood
- Mccartney – (Scottish) Son of Artan
- Kenzy – (Scottish) The fair one, Handsome
- Lonie – (Scottish, Irish) Upland high land, Descendant of Luanach, Warrior
- Tandie – (Scottish) Fire
- Mckellar – (Irish, Scottish) Son of Ealair
- Gillie – (Latin) Bright promise
- Shanan – (Scottish) Wise, elderly person
- Mcafee – (Irish, Scottish) Son of Duibhshíth
- Lezlie – (Scottish) Holly garden, Gray castle
- Karmyn – (Scottish) Crooked nose
- Magee – (Irish) Son of Hugh
- Nicol – (Greek) Victory of the people
- Kamren – (Scottish) Crooked nose
- Lenyx – (Scottish) With many elm trees, Elm grove
- Amryn – (Scottish) Crooked nose
Short Scottish Girl Names
- Aili – (Finnish, Scottish) Holy, Blessed, Shining light
- Cami – (Scottish) Crooked nose
- Rona – (Scottish) Rough island, Seal island
- Lexi – (Greek) Defending men
- Bell – (English, Scottish) Ringer of the bell
- Sile – (Gaelic) Blind
- Ilisa – (Hebrew) God is my oath, God’s promise
- Doon – (Scottish) Brown or dark
- Etna – (Scottish, Irish) Kernel, Seed, Little fire
- Kenzi – (Scottish) Of Mackenzie
- Elsy – (Scottish) Pledged to God
- Mor – (Scottish, Irish Gaelic) Great one
- Ceit – (English) Pure
- Lesly – (Scottish) Holly garden
- Iona – (Hebrew) Dove, Island, Yew place
- Mairi – (Scottish) Bitter
- Kyel – (Scottish) Narrow, straight
More Scottish Girl Names
- Kirsten – (Scandinavian) Follower of Christ
- Mirren – (Scottish) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved
- Elspeth – (Scottish) Pledged to God
- Sheena – (Irish) God is gracious
- Vanora – (Scottish) White wave
- Ishbel – (Hebrew) God’s promise, Devoted to God
- Ruairi – (Irish) Red king
- Marsali – (Scottish Gaelic) Warrior
- Glennette – (Irish) Glen
- Quinley – (English) Clearing, meadow
- Rhona – (Scottish) Scottish island name
- Teasagh – (Scottish) God is gracious
- Malvina – (Scottish) Smooth-browed one
- Senga – (Scottish) Slender
- Daveen – (Scottish) Beloved
- Shona – (Scottish Gaelic) God is gracious
- Morag – (Scottish) Great
- Halley – (Scottish, English) Hall, Woodland clearing
- Alwyne – (British) Elf or magical friend
- Ailyn – (Irish) Of Aileen, Bright, Shining light
- Larimer – (English, Scottish) Maker and seller of spurs
- Melrose – (Scottish surname) Bare promontory
- Rosse – (Scottish) Headland or cape
- Bonnell – (Scottish) Fine, Attractive, Pretty
- Caitriona – (Gaelic) Pure
- Willamina – (German) Resolute protection
- Norlene – (Irish, Greek) Light
- Ruthven – (Hebrew) Compassionate friend
- Maisey – (Scottish) Child of light, Pearl
- Scotlyn – (Scottish) Scotland, Waterfall
Wrap Up
I hope you enjoyed our collection of 150 beautiful Scottish girl names.
As I was researching and typing up these lovely names, I came across many that I fell in love with.
From the sweet simplicity of names like Bonnie to the stunning elegance of Gaelic inspired gems like Ailsa, there’s so much history and tradition packed into Scottish names.
Did one of these Scottish names make you fall in love? Or you have a favorite Scottish name we were missing?
I would love to read your thoughts and stories down below!
Happy naming!
