What are some names that mean Princess in Scottish?

Sarah is a feminine name that means princess in Scottish, while Aurla means golden princess. If you are looking for names borne by princesses, Ada is a great choice. Ada, also known as Ada of Huntingdon, was a member of the Scottish royal house.

What Scottish name means freedom and peace?

The masculine name Wallace can also be connected to the meaning of freedom because of Sir William Wallace, a Scottish knight and hero who fought against England for freedom. Calum or Callum is a masculine name that means dove, a symbol of peace and freedom. Goraidh, the Scottish Gaelic variation of Godfrey, means peace of God.

What are some Scottish baby names that have a royal connection?

Names like Áed, Eochaid, Amlaíb, and Lulach have Scottish origins. They are also the names of Scottish monarchs over the years.

Who are some famous people with Scottish names?

Some famous people with Scottish names include Alexander Fleming, a physician who discovered penicillin, and Alexander Graham Bell, a famous scientist who invented the telephone. Bonnie Wright, an English actress with a Scottish name, famous for playing Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.

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65 Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Arabella	Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace
Alan	Boy	Handsome; Little rock
Ainsley	Girl	Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing
Archie	Boy	Holy and bold; Genuine and brave; Brave master
Addison	Boy	Son of Adam; Son of Addie
Aileen	Girl	Light; Torch; Corposant; Moon; Little bird
Alistair	Boy	Defender of the people
Ally	Girl	Light; Truth; Of a noble kind; Defender of mankind
Archibald	Boy	Holy and bold; Genuine and brave; Brave master
Alister	Boy	Defender of mankind

Alastair	Boy	Defender of mankind; Protector of mankind
Arabelle	Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace
Aiyla	Girl	Island
Aleister	Boy	Defender or helper of mankind
Anabel	Girl	Lovable; Beautiful; Grace
Ailee	Girl	Torch; Light
Aylee	Girl	Torch; Moon; The other Aenor
Adair	Boy	Rich spear; Exalted; Happy sear; Oak tree
Aran	Boy	Light bringer; Mountain of strength; Peaked island; Exalted; Wild goat
Annabell	Girl	Favored grace; Lovable; Gift of God

Ainsleigh	Girl	Woodland; Clearing; Solitary
Aisla	Girl	Hailing from Ailsa Craig; Dream; Vision
Adams	Boy	Son of Adam; Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red
Aiken	Boy	Oaken; Keeper of horses; Earth; Sturdy; Hardy; Little Adam; Little fire
Arlon	Boy	Pledge; Oath
Arch	Boy	Holy and brave; Bold master; Bear
Aylene	Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Ailsa	Girl	Hailing from Ailsa Craig; Elf victory
Arabel	Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace
Arran	Boy	Notorious; High mountain; Name of an island

Albany	Girl	Gaelic form for Scotland; From Alba
Alistaire	Boy	Defender of the people
Allistair	Boy	Defender of mankind
Allina	Unisex	Noble; White
Albee	Unisex	Son of the blond one; Son of Alpin
Alick	Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Amron	Unisex	Crooked nose
Arren	Unisex	Name of a Scottish island; High mountain; Exalted
Ardis	Girl	Eagle goddess; Blooming meadow
Aileana	Girl	Little rock; Handsome

Akera	Boy	Anchor
Alpine	Boy	Fair; Alps
Ansleigh	Boy	Woodland; Clearing; Meadow; Hermitage; Solitary
Aonghas	Boy	One Choice; A variant of name is Angus
Aonghus	Boy	One strength; Young son; Force
Archibold	Boy	Truly Brave; A variant of the name Archibald
Aberdine	Girl	Woman from a city of Aberdeen; reliable
Aberforth	Boy	Fortress of wealth and fortune; From the mouth of the River Forth
Abernathy	Boy	Confluence of rivers; Estuary
Abott	Boy	The father or the priest

Acha	Unisex	Sky; Forlorn; Noble; Peace
Aedh	Unisex	From the Scottish word Aodh; Fire
Agravain	Boy	Brother of Gawain
Ailsi	Girl	From Ailsa Craig, a rocky islet in the Scottish Firth of Clyde
Ailsie	Boy	Devoted to God
Airlia	Girl	Ethereal; Eaglewood
Aklen	Boy	One who is a little rock; A Scottish version of Alan
Albania	Boy	Hill; White; Bright
Albie	Unisex	From Alba; Bright; Noble
Arable	Girl	An angel who is the messenger of almighty God

Archi	Boy	Ray of light; Adored; Pure; Holy; Genuine; Brave
Argyle	Boy	Coast of the Gaels
Athol	Boy	New Ireland
Artice	Girl	Bear; Of lofty hill
Aye	Unisex	Cool; Calm; Quiet; Edge of a sword

Infographic: Notable Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Choosing the right name for your child requires careful consideration of several factors. Selecting a name that aligns with your child's personality and cultural background could be tricky with the myriad of themes available. If you are looking for noteworthy Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A, this infographic offers a curated list to help you find the perfect name for your little one.

Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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