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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65 Scottish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Maxwell	Boy	Dweller by the great stream
Malcolm	Boy	A devotee of St. Columba
Mack	Boy	Son; Great
Mac	Boy	Son of; Great; Horse; Border; Guard; Screen; Curtain
Mccoy	Boy	Son of Aodh (Fire)
Macklin	Boy	Son of the servant of Eòin
Malcom	Boy	A disciple of Saint Columba
Murray	Unisex	Seaside settlement; Seashore; Coast; Descendant of the follower of Virgin Mary; Pleasant
Macallan	Boy	Son of Allan; A son of a handsome man; Little rock
Macklen	Boy	The son of Flann

Mikell	Boy	Who is like God; Son of Cathmhaol; Chief of battle
Macrae	Boy	Son of Rath; Son of grace; Prosperity
Macarthur	Boy	Son of Arthur
Mackinley	Boy	Son of the learned king; Learned ruler
Macgyver	Boy	Son of Ivor
Macaulay	Boy	Son of Amhalghadh
Mackay	Boy	Son of Aodh; A son of fire
Maclain	Boy	The son of John's servant
Munro	Unisex	From the mouth of the Roe river; Mountain in Scotland
Macgregor	Boy	Son of Gregor; Watchful; Alert

Mccormick	Unisex	Son of Cormac; Chariot; Wagon
Macalister	Boy	The son of Alasdair
Macallister	Boy	Son of Alistair; Son of the defender of mankind; Defending men
Maclean	Boy	Son of the servant of Eòin
Manson	Boy	Son of Mangus; Great
Merick	Boy	A dark-skinned person; A swarthy; A moor
Mackie	Boy	Son of
Mackinnon	Boy	Son of the fair born
Macklyn	Boy	The son of Flann
Matheson	Boy	Son of Matthew

Mcarthur	Boy	Son of Arthur (Bear man, Bear king)
Maclaren	Boy	Son of Laren
Mcgregor	Boy	Son of Gregor
Murdoch	Boy	Sea warrior; Lord; Master
Makay	Boy	A son of Aodh; Fire
Maclaine	Boy	Son of the servant of John
Moxley	Unisex	From a place in the West Midlands
Murdoc	Unisex	Lord; Master; Sea
Mcclellan	Boy	Little wolf
Moraya	Unisex	Seashore; Coast

Mackinney	Boy	God has heard me; Son of Cionaodh; Son of Coinneach; Son of Kenneth
Macwan	Boy	A Scottish Surname
Mayne	Boy	Dwelling; Residence; Abode; Strength; Great; Hands
Moray	Boy	Settlement by the Sea; From an area near the sea or coast
Macarny	Boy	The name given to the son of Artan
Maccaulay	Boy	Son of righteousness
Macintosh	Boy	Son of leader or chief
Mackan	Boy	The son of
Mackee	Boy	A fair one; Favored one
Mackland	Boy	Son of the land

Mackynzie	Boy	The son who has a handsome father
Maclay	Boy	An amiable and youthful person
Macleod	Boy	Son of Leod
Malise	Boy	Disciple of Jesus
Mcintyre	Boy	Son of a carpenter
Mcleod	Boy	Son of Leòd; Ugly
Mctair	Boy	Son of a carpenter
Melville	Boy	Bad town; Devotee of (Saint) Michael
Melwyn	Boy	Bad town; Blessed honey; Chieftain
Mingus	Boy	Remain; Abide; Reside

Mirren	Boy	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Mcdonald	Unisex	Son of Donald
Macbeth	Boy	Son of life
Mungo	Boy	Dear one; Beloved
Muir	Unisex	Sea; Moor; Fen

Infographic: Meaningful Scottish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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that would fit diverse preferences. Each name on the list is unique and deeply meaningful. Explore them to find a name that celebrates your child's individuality and reflects your dreams and aspirations for them.

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

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