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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117 Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Maxwell	Boy	Dweller by the great stream
Mckenzie	Girl	Son of Coinneach (handsome, beautiful, good)
Malcolm	Boy	A devotee of St. Columba
Madilyn	Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Makenna	Girl	The one born of fire; Beautiful; Good
Maisie	Girl	Pearl
Makenzie	Girl	Child of Coinneach; Beautiful; Good
Mack	Boy	Son; Great
Madilynn	Girl	One who is from Magdala; Tower
Mackenzie	Boy	Son of Coinnich; Fair; Handsome; Beautiful

Mac	Boy	Son of; Great; Horse; Border; Guard; Screen; Curtain
Mccoy	Boy	Son of Aodh (Fire)
Maisy	Girl	Pearl
Macklin	Boy	Son of the servant of Eòin
Mckinley	Boy	Learned ruler; Son of the white or blessed warrior
Malina	Girl	Soothing; Disciple of St. Columba; Raspberry; Small
Malcom	Boy	A disciple of Saint Columba
Maizy	Girl	Pearl
Maisey	Girl	Pearl
Murray	Unisex	Ffrom the sea town; Seaside settlement

Mallie	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Macallan	Boy	Son of Allan; A son of a handsome man; Little rock
Mckay	Boy	Son of Aodh (Fire)
Maizey	Girl	Pearl
Maclin	Unisex	Son of Flann
Makenzi	Girl	Beautiful; Good; Fire-born
Macklen	Boy	The son of Flann
Mairead	Girl	Pearl
Mykenzie	Unisex	Son of the wise leader
Madix	Unisex	Strength; Determination; Uniqueness

Mikell	Boy	Who is like God; Son of Cathmhaol; Chief of battle
Mccall	Unisex	Son of stranger
Mckenzy	Girl	Son of Coinneach (handsome, beautiful, good)
Maysie	Girl	Pearl
Muriel	Girl	Bright, shining
Macrae	Boy	Son of Rath; Son of grace; Prosperity
Maezie	Girl	One who is beautiful like a pearl
Macarthur	Boy	Son of Arthur
Mckinnon	Girl	Descendant of the fair one
Mackinley	Boy	Son of the learned king; Learned ruler

Macgyver	Boy	Resourceful and innovative problem solver
Meribeth	Girl	The utmost beautiful
Maesie	Girl	Diminutive for Margareth; Pearl
Macaulay	Boy	Son of Amhalghadh
Mackay	Boy	Son of Aodh; A son of fire
Maclain	Boy	The son of John's servant
Munro	Unisex	Hill or mountain
Mackenzy	Boy	Son of Coinnich; Fair; Handsome; Beautiful
Mekenzie	Unisex	Child of the wise leader
Mckenley	Unisex	Son of the learned ruler

Maise	Girl	Joyful, creative, lively
Macgregor	Boy	Son of Gregor; Watchful; Alert
Mclane	Unisex	Son of the servant
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
Mclean	Unisex	Son of Gillean
Mairi	Girl	Bitter; Dance; Plum
Maclyn	Unisex	Son of Flann

Macayla	Girl	Who is like God
Makailyn	Girl	A virginal; Untouched young woman
Malyna	Girl	A woman sweet as a raspberry; A disciple of St. Columba
Mackie	Boy	Son of
Mackinnon	Boy	Son of the fair born
Majorie	Girl	Pearl
Matheson	Boy	Son of Matthew
Mcarthur	Boy	Son of Arthur (Bear man, Bear king)
Maclaren	Boy	Son of Laren
Murdoch	Boy	Sea warrior; Protector of the sea

Makay	Boy	A son of Aodh; Fire
Mal	Boy	Little; Small; One from the town of Baldwyn; Disciple of the saint of Columba; Unfortunate
Maclane	Unisex	Son of the servant of Saint John
Mccauley	Boy	Son of Amhalghaidh
Maclaine	Boy	Son of the servant of John
Mclaren	Unisex	Speed, luxury, power
Moyra	Girl	Destiny; Luck; Fate; Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child
Mally	Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Mey	Girl	Girl; Gorgeous; Pretty; Stunning; Chinese plum; Roman goddess of spring
Madie	Girl	Of Magdala; One who lives in a tower; Son of Maud

Meggie	Girl	Pearl
Marcail	Girl	A girl pretty as a pearl
Mackinney	Boy	God has heard me; Son of Cionaodh; Son of Coinneach; Son of Kenneth
Macwan	Boy	A Scottish Surname
Mata	Boy	Gift of Yahweh; Gift of God; Gift of the Lord; A variant of Matthew
Morag	Girl	Great
Macall	Boy	Son of the chief in battle
Macarny	Boy	The name given to the son of Artan
Maccaulay	Boy	Son of righteousness
Macintosh	Boy	A son of the thane

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 an unattractive man
Macmillan	Boy	Son of a bald man
Massie	Unisex	A surname derived from teh clan Matheson in Scotland
Mcleod	Boy	Son of Leòd
Mctair	Boy	Son of a carpenter

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

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

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