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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60 Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Dallas	Boy	From valley meadows; Valley house
Davina	Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Donald	Boy	One who rules the world
Douglas	Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Dash	Boy	To run or sprint; One from Chiel
Duncan	Boy	Brown battle
Dashiell	Boy	Lad; Heaven; Sky
Donnell	Boy	Ruler of the world
Dayson	Boy	Son of the dairyman or dairywoman; Son of Dawe; Son of David
Delvin	Boy	Narrow water; River

Dallis	Girl	One from the Dales; The valley meadows
Dalis	Girl	Valley house; Meadow Dwelling
Doyle	Boy	Dark stranger; Descendant of Dubhghall
Dalvin	Boy	Narrow water
Donell	Boy	Ruler of the world
Dal	Boy	Moon; Skilled; The valley meadows
Dickson	Boy	Son of Dick; Brave ruler
Diar	Girl	Scribe; Cleric; Country; Homeland; Gift; Expensive wood
Douglass	Boy	A dark river or stream
Doug	Boy	Dark river; Dark water

Danelle	Girl	God is my judge; Ruler of the world
Dalziel	Unisex	Bright dale
Davinia	Girl	Beloved; Uncle
Dick	Boy	A brave ruler; Ruler of the people
Davinah	Girl	Beloved
Davine	Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Dow	Boy	A dark-haired individual; Black
Davies	Boy	Beloved; Uncle; Son of David
Donaldo	Boy	Ruler of the world
Duan	Girl	Paragraph; Segment; Song; Poem

Duffy	Boy	Black one; Descendant of Dubthach; Descendant of the peaceful black one
Derly	Unisex	From the deer meadow
Donella	Girl	Lady; Ruler of the world
Danell	Girl	God is my judge; Ruler of the world
Druman	Boy	Druid's Mountain; A variant of the name Drummond
Dalles	Unisex	One from the meadow
Darro	Boy	The hard one
Darroch	Boy	Son of oak
Dawe	Boy	A lucky and beloved individual
Dempster	Boy	A shrine; a judge of character

Diarmad	Boy	Mature; Free men
Dickenson	Boy	Patronymic name; a beloved individual
Dolina	Girl	Ruler of the world
Domhnall	Boy	Ruler of the world
Donagh	Boy	Brown-haired warrior; Brown battle
Donaldina	Girl	World Ruler; a great leader
Donall	Boy	Ruler of the world
Donnacha	Boy	Brown battle
Donne	Boy	One with brown hair; God has given
Doogie	Boy	Dark water; River; Dark grey; Dark green

Dougal	Boy	Dark stranger
Doughlas	Boy	A stream of dark river
Dougie	Boy	Dark river; Green; Grey; Water; Black imposter
Doyel	Girl	Dark stranger; Descendant of Dubhghall
Drummond	Boy	Ridge
Duff	Boy	Dark
Dun	Boy	Brown-skinned soldier; Fort
Dunn	Boy	Dark complexion; Brown haired; Eider-down
Dunbar	Unisex	Fort's summit
Dundee	Unisex	Fort of Fire

Infographic: Attractive Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

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

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