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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21 Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Houston	Boy	Hugh's town
Hamish	Boy	Supplanter
Huston	Boy	Settlement of houses
Hendry	Boy	Scottish variation of Henry
Halleigh	Girl	Variation of Hailey which means hay's meadow
Hutchison	Boy	The son Hugh; Settlement of houses
Hinsley	Unisex	A variant of Ensley with prosthetic H
Haddow	Boy	One who came from Haddo; A location name from Aberdeen
Hacket	Boy	Norman personal name
Hackett	Boy	Scottish and Norman person's name

Hackit	Boy	The names of Scottish personnel
Hackitt	Boy	The old name of Norman and Scottish person
Hamel	Boy	Home-lover's Estate, Hill with Grass
Hammill	Boy	Scarred; Has wound marks
Hay	Boy	One who is from a stockade
Hayee	Boy	A person who lives in a stockade
Hendries	Boy	Varian of Henry
Hogg	Boy	A Scottish surname; Shepherd
Hume	Boy	come from den
Hagrid	Boy	Struck by a storm; Have a bad night; Fitting for a character who often faces challenges

Hendley	Unisex	Meadow by the hill

Infographic: Top Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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

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