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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35 Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Scott	Boy	Gael, Gaelic speaker
Stuart	Boy	Caretaker; Steward
Scotlyn	Unisex	Scottish heritage; Land of the Scots; Gaelic speakers
Scotty	Boy	A person from Scotland; One who speaks Scottish; A person who spoke Gaelic
Scottie	Boy	A person from Scotland; A Gael; One who speaks Scottish
Scotlynn	Unisex	Land of the Scots; Gaelic speaker
Scottlyn	Unisex	Gael; Gaelic speaker; Land of the Scots
Sterlin	Unisex	Pure; Of high quality
Scottlynn	Unisex	Land of the Scots; Gaelic speaker
Sinclair	Boy	Clear; Bright; Famous

Seton	Boy	Town by the sea; Sea town;
Scot	Boy	Gael, Gaelic speaker
Selby	Boy	Willow copse, Willow farm
Saunders	Boy	Son of Alexander; Defending men
Stokes	Unisex	Place; Dwelling; Person from Stoke
Sutherland	Boy	The Southern land
Sim	Boy	Listening; Hearing
Sellers	Unisex	Merchant; Tradesman; To sell; To hand over or deliver
Sheina	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Beautiful girl
Sheana	Unisex	God is gracious

Seona	Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious;
Shonda	Girl	God is gracious
Seonag	Girl	God is merciful
Seoras	Boy	Farmer
Sheena	Unisex	God is gracious; Wise
Skye	Unisex	Cloud; Adventurous
Sorley	Boy	Summer traveller
Steaphan	Boy	One who wears the crown
Sterling	Unisex	Excellent; Little star
Struan	Boy	He who lives near the stream

Synclaire	Unisex	Clear; Bright
Syme	Unisex	Listening intently
Senga	Unisex	Pure; Chaste
Scotia	Unisex	The land of Scots
Selkie	Unisex	Gray seal; Shape-shifting creature

Infographic: Exclusive Scottish Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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

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