Which Scottish baby boy names mean gift from God?

Theniel is a Scottish baby boy name that can be translated to mean gift from God. This name is the Truncated form of the name Nathaniel which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Netanel meaning God has given.

What are some Scottish baby boy names that are easy to pronounce in English?

Some popular Scottish boy names that may be easier to pronounce in English are Andrew meaning man or masculine; James, meaning supplanter; and Scott, meaning hailing from Scotland or a Gaelic speaker.

Are there any Scottish baby boy names that are popular internationally?

Some of the most popular Scottish names in the US include Alan meaning little rock or handsome; Bruce, meaning the willowlands; David, meaning beloved and Scott, meaning someone from Scotland or a Gaelic speaker (1).

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47 Scottish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kevin	Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle; Lovable; Fair; Peace
Karter	Boy	Transporter of goods by carts; One who uses a cart
Knox	Boy	Round hill; A hillock; Hump
Kenneth	Boy	Handsome; Comely; Respect
Kyle	Boy	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Kade	Boy	From the wetlands; Round; Sturdy
Kylan	Boy	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Kaysen	Boy	Son of the marsh-dwellers
Keith	Boy	Wood; From the battleground
Kylian	Boy	Church; Narrows; Channel; Strait

Kellan	Boy	Slender; Son of Alan; Beautiful; Little rock; Son of Colin; Young one
Kelvin	Boy	From the narrow river
Kyan	Boy	Ancient; Enduring
Kelton	Boy	Town of the Celts; Calf town; Spring village
Kal	Boy	The strong one; Freeman; Tomorrow
Kirk	Boy	Of the Lord; Church
Kam	Boy	Love; Desire; Wish; Long; Crave; Crooked nose
Knoxx	Boy	Round hill; Hump
Kenner	Boy	Energetic; Determined; Leader
Kaedon	Unisex	Mac Cadáin; Warrior; Strength; Gentle; Loyalty; Spirit of war; Son of Cadán

Kadon	Boy	From the wetlands
Kaidon	Unisex	Mac Cadáin; Warrior; Spirit of war; Son of Cadán
Kamdin	Unisex	Enclosed valley; Winding valley
Kevyn	Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle; Lovable; Fair; Peace
Kier	Boy	Little dark one; Dark-skinned; Dusky; Thicket or marsh; Key-maker or locksmith
Kieren	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Kailand	Unisex	From the narrow land; Channel; Strait
Kennan	Boy	Ancient; White; Little Ken; The clear water
Kincaid	Boy	Top pass; Head of the battle; From the lands of Kincaid in Stirlingshire
Kendrew	Unisex	Manly; Masculine; Warrior

Kenney	Boy	Flame born; Handsome
Kison	Unisex	Son of the marsh-dwellers
Kerbie	Girl	From the church settlement or town
Kerr	Boy	Thicket or marsh; Left-handed; Brushwood; Wet ground; Son of the dusky lad
Kyal	Boy	Narrow; A strait
Kennett	Boy	Born from fire and flames; Good looking
Kinkade	Boy	Top pass; Head of the battle; From the lands of Kincaid in Stirlingshire
Kierian	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Keiran	Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Keir	Girl	Dark; Thicket

Keethan	Boy	Man from the forest
Kenit	Boy	A Handsome Man; Born of Fire
Kelland	Boy	Strife
Kelti	Boy	Clans of the Keltie; Callander
Kermit	Girl	Descendant of Diarmuid
Kinnon	Boy	He who is fair-born
Kirkwood	Boy	Woods by the church

Infographic: Popular Scottish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K

Scottish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K are a beautiful blend of cultural values and traditions. In addition to being deeply meaningful, they carry stories of heritage and hopes for the future. Our infographic below shares some charming choices that are distinct, elegant, and timeless. Explore the list to find a name that would be an added gem to your child's shining personality. Share this infographic with other expecting parents and help them find a rare jewel for their children.

Scottish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K(infographic)

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