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Scottish Gaelic names - Baby names with the origin Scottish Gaelic

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Mhaire Gaelic form of Mary, from Hebrew Miryam - commonly interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved'. Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Mhairee Gaelic form of Mary - associated meanings include 'bitter'/'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved' (from Miriam). Scottish Gaelic Girl
Mhàiri Derived from Miriam; commonly interpreted as 'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved/wished-for child'. Scottish Gaelic Girl
Mhairie Gaelic form of Mary - ultimately from Hebrew Miriam (commonly interpreted as “beloved,” “wished-for child,” or historically “sea of bitterness”). Scottish Gaelic Girl
Mhairy Gaelic form of Mary; traditionally associated with meanings such as 'sea of bitterness', 'bitter', or 'beloved'. Scottish Gaelic Girl
Mickenna Derived from Gaelic meaning 'descendant of Cionaodh (Aodh)'; often interpreted as 'born of fire'. Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Moane Possibly 'bog' or 'peat' (from Gaelic mòin); alternatively 'ocean' if used as a variant of Moana; in Scandinavian contexts may relate to 'meadow' (from moen). Irish, Polynesian, Scandinavian, Scottish Gaelic Unisex
Mor Hebrew: 'myrrh' (fragrant resin); Irish: 'great'; Welsh: 'sea' (Môr) Hebrew, Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh Unisex
Mòrach From Gaelic mòr (‘great, large’); a diminutive/affectionate form derived from that root Scottish Gaelic Girl
Morag Diminutive of Gaelic Mòr, meaning "great" or "large" Scottish Gaelic Girl
Moragg Great (from Gaelic 'mòr' meaning 'big, great') Scottish Gaelic Girl
Morna Likely from Gaelic 'mór' ('great' or 'large') or an anglicized form of the personal name Mórán; broadly interpreted as 'great' or 'large'. Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Morvyn Likely Celtic in origin - possibly 'sea maiden' from Welsh morwyn, or a variant of Mervyn/Merfyn with senses like 'eminent' or ties to 'sea/sea hill'. English, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh Unisex
Muira Uncertain - likely 'of the sea' (from Gaelic 'muir') or a feminine form/variant of Máire/Moira (Mary); other indigenous roots possible. Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Muireagan Diminutive of Muire (Mary) - "little Mary" Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Muray Likely derived from Gaelic elements associated with the sea - often interpreted as 'sea settlement' or 'descendant of Muireach.' Scottish Gaelic Boy
Murdoch Sea warrior Scottish Gaelic Boy
Muriel Bright sea (from Irish muir 'sea' + geal 'bright') Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Murriel sea-bright (sea + bright/fair) Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Muyr Likely derived from Gaelic elements meaning 'sea' (muir) or related to Muireadhach 'lord/master'. Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Nairig Probably a diminutive form of a Gaelic personal name; specific original meaning is uncertain or not well documented. Scottish Gaelic Boy
Nairna Likely "from Nairn" - referencing the River or town of Nairn in Scotland Scottish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Nathair snake, serpent Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Neall Derived from Niall, commonly interpreted as "champion" (also sometimes given as "passionate" or possibly "cloud"; exact origin uncertain) Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Neilie From Niall/Neil - generally interpreted as 'champion' or associated with 'passionate'/'cloud'; used as a feminine/diminutive form Irish, Scottish Gaelic Girl
Neill From Old Irish Niall; commonly interpreted as 'champion', also variously glossed as 'cloud' or 'passionate'. Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Neille Generally interpreted as 'champion' or 'passionate' (traditional associations also include 'cloud') Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Neilly Generally interpreted as "champion"; older sources also suggest meanings like "cloud" or "passionate" (etymology uncertain). Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Ness Headland or promontory; also used as a short form of Vanessa English, Irish, Norse, Scottish Gaelic Unisex
Nevyn Derived from Gaelic naomh 'saint' (diminutive Naomhán) - 'little saint' or 'holy one' Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy