Scottish Gaelic Names - Behind the Name
WEBScottish Gaelic form of the Old Irish name Cainnech, derived from caín meaning "handsome, beautiful, good". It is often Anglicized as Kenneth. It is also used as a modern Scottish Gaelic form of the unrelated name Cináed.
Scottish Gaelic name - Wikipedia
WEBA fair number of Gaelic names were borrowed into English or Scots at different periods (e.g. Kenneth, Duncan, Donald, Malcolm, Calum, Lachlan, Alasdair, Iain, Eilidh), although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if the donor language was Irish or Scottish Gaelic (e.g. Deirdre, Rory, Kennedy, Bridget/Bride, Aiden). On occasion, the same name was borrowed more than once due to ...
List of Scottish Gaelic given names - Wikipedia
WEBThis list of Scottish Gaelic given names shows Scottish Gaelic given names beside their English language equivalent. In some cases, the equivalent can be a cognate , in other cases it may be an Anglicised spelling derived from the Gaelic name, or in other cases it can be an etymologically unrelated name.
Scottish Gaelic Origin Names - Behind the Name
WEBThis is a list of names in which the origin is Scottish Gaelic. Scottish Gaelic is the Celtic language spoken in Scotland. Scottish Gaelic form of Alpin. Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Ailpean, possibly derived from a Pictish word meaning "white".
Scottish Names - Behind the Name
WEBAnglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Donnchadh, derived from Old Irish donn "brown" and cath "battle". This was the name of two kings of Scotland, including the one who was featured in Shakespeare's play Macbeth (1606).
32 Scottish Gaelic Names for Boys - Nameberry
WEBSep 24, 2019 · Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form Oenghus has important historical overtones in Scotland, and the Gaelic form Aonghas is associated with two distinguished modern poets.
50 Gaelic Baby Names: Meanings & Origins - Parents
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Below are 25 popular and unique Gaelic baby names for boys along with their meanings, origins, and other interesting information. Aidan Origin : Gaelic, Scottish
50 Scottish Baby Names: Meanings & Origins - Parents
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Find the perfect Scottish name for your baby girl or boy and learn its meaning, origin, and popularity.
Scottish Gaelic Given Names: For Men - Medieval Scotland
WEBNames of Scottish Gaels from Non-Gaelic Scottish Sources with Irish Gaelic Forms
Scottish Names - Nameberry
WEBApr 10, 2024 · This list includes both uniquely Scottish Gaelic baby names, and other names that have been used predominantly in Scotland for so long and often that they are thought of internationally as typically Scottish names, such as Flora and Hector.
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