This 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.

Feminine names

A Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteAiliosAliceAilisAliceAimilAmelia, EmilyMacFarlane 1912: p. 150.Aingealag AngelicaAnablaAnnabellaAnnaAnn, Anne,Maceachen 1922: pp. 467-469. Annie

B Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteBarabalBarbaraBaraball BarbaraBarablaBarbaraBearnas BerniceHanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 400.SG equivalent of En Berenice. Also considered a feminine form of SG Bearnard.BeasagBessy, Bessie, Betsie, BettyBeathag Beth, Rebecca, Sophia, SophieOwen 1993: p. 137.A feminine form of SG Beathan.Beileag BellaSG pet form of SG Iseabail.Beitidh BettySG equivalent of En Betty.Beitiris BeatriceSG equivalent of En Beatrice.Beitris BeatriceBhioctoria VictoriaSG equivalent of En Victoria.Brighde, BrìghdeBride, BridgetBrìdeBridgetDwelly 1918: p. 1008.BuaidheachBoudiccaBoudica#See also

C Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteCairistiònaChristineCairistìne, CairstionaChristinaHanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 56.See also SG cognate Cairistìona.CairistìonaChristina, ChristineSee also SG cognate Cairistìne.Caitir Catherine, ClarissaA mis-analysis of SG Caitrìona as Caitir Fhiona. Anglicised as the unrelated Clarissa.CaitrìonaCatherine, Catrina, Catriona,Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 49. KatherineSG equivalent of En Katherine. Anglicised as Catriona.CatrìonaCatherine, Catriona, KatherineSG equivalent of En Katherine. Anglicised as Catriona.CeanaKennaCeitKate,Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 401. KatieSG equivalent of Kate.CeiteagKatie, Katy, KittyCeitidhKatieCiorsdanChristinaDwelly 1918: p. 1010.CiorstagKirstySG equivalent of En Kirsty. SG variant of Ciorstaidh. See SG variants Curstaidh, Curstag.CiorstaidhKirstySG equivalent of En Kirsty. SG variant of Ciorstag. See SG variants Curstaidh, Curstag.CiorstanKirstenCotrìonaCatherineOn Lewis.CriosaidhChrissieCurstagKirstySG equivalent of En Kirsty. SG variant of Curstaidh. See SG variants Ciorstaidh, Ciorstag.CurstaidhKirsty SG equivalent of En Kirsty. SG variant of Curstaidh. See SG variants Ciorstaidh, Ciorstag.

D Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteDeirdre DeirdreDeòiridh DorcasEtymologically unrelated to En Dorcas.Dior-bhorgàilDorothyEtymologically unrelated to Dorothy.Diorbhail, Dior-bhail, Dior-bhàil, DìorbhailDevorgilla, DorothyEtymologically unrelated to En Dolly.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 77. Dorothy.Doileag DolinaDoilidh DollyDoirin DoreenDolagDolina, DollyFeminine form of En Donald. Etymologically unrelated to En Dolly.

E, È Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteEalasaid ElizabethHanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 402.SG equivalent of En Elizabeth.Eamhair EvirEilidhAilie, Ellen, Ellie, HelenSG name form of En "Helen" .EimhirEmerSG form of Ir Eimhear.EubhEveSG equivalent of En Eve.EubhaEva, EveÈibhlinEvelyn

F Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteFionnaghal Fiona, FloraEtymologically unrelated to Fiona. See SG variant Fionnaghal.FionnualaFenella, Finella, FinolaHanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 403.Modern SG form of older Gaelic Fionnguala. Fenella, Finella, Finola are Anglicisations. See SG variant Fionnaghal.FloireansFlorenceFlòraidhFloraFrangagFrances

G Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteGiorsailGraceGiorsal Grace,Dwelly 1918: p. 1016. Griselda, GrizzelGormall Gormelia

L Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteLabhraLauraLeagsaidhLexie, LexiSG equivalent of En Lexie.LeitisLetitiaLiliLilias, LilyLiùsaidhLouisa, LucyHanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 405.SG equivalent of En Louisa, Lucy.LucraisLucretiaLìosaLisaLiasLiza

M Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteMagaidhMaggieMaighreadMargaretSG equivalent of En Margaret. See also SG variant Mairead.MaireadMaretta, Margaret, MariettaSG equivalent of En Margaret. See also SG variant Maighread.Mairearad MargaretMalamhìn Malavina (Anglicization), Malaveen (Pronunciation)Meaning "Smooth brow". Believed to have been created by James Macpherson in the 18th century. Malmhìn Malvina (Anglicization)Alternate spelling of MalamhìnMarsailMarjoryMarsailiMarcella, Margery, MarjorySG equivalent of En Margery, and Marcella.MartaMarthaMilread MildredMoibealMabelMoire MaryThe name of the Biblical Virgin Mary.Moireach MarthaMuire MaryDwelly 1918: p. 1022.Muireall Marion, MurielMuriel is an Anglicisation.Màiri MarySG equivalent of En Mary. See also SG variant Màili.MàiliMary, May, MollySG equivalent of En Mary. See also SG variant Màiri.Mòr MarionMòragMorag, Marion, Sarah

O Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteOighrigAfrica, Effie, Efric, Erica, Etta, Euphemia, HenriettaEtymologically unrelated to En Africa, Effie, Euphemia, Etta, Henrietta. Efric is an Anglicisation. See also SG variants Eithrig, Eiric.OlibhiaOlivia

P Scottish Gaelic English Ref NotePeanaidhPennyPeigiPeggy SG equivalent of En Peggy.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 407.

R Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteRaonaidRachelEtymologically unrelated to En Rachel. See also SG variant Raghnaid.RaghnaidRachelEtymologically unrelated to En Rachel.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 225, 407. See also SG variant Raonaid.RaodhailtRachelDwelly 1918: p. 1025.RutRuth

S Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteSeasaidhJessieSeonagJoan, ShonaSG equivalent of En Joan. Shona is an Anglicisation.Seònaid Janet, Jessie, Seona, ShonaSG equivalent of En Janet. Shona is an Anglicisation; Seona is a semi-Anglicisation.SimeagJemimaSiubhan, SiùbhanJohann, JudithCognate of Johann. Judith is an etymologically unrelated Anglicisation.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 144-145, 150, 409.SiùsaidhSusan, Susanna, Susie, SusySG equivalent of En Susanna, Susan, Susie. See also SG variant Siùsan.SiùsanSusanna, SusanSG equivalent of En Susanna, Susan.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 253-254. See also SG variant Siùsaidh.SorchaClaire, Clara, Sarah, SorcheEtymologically unrelated to Claire, Clara, and Sarah.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 57, 241.SìleCecilia, Cecily, Celia, Cicily, Julia, Judith, Sheila Sheila is an Anglicisation of the Ir Síle,Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 245. which is a cognate of Cecily.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 356.SìleasJuliaSìlis Cicely, JuliaSìne Jane, Jean, Jenny, SheenaSG equivalent of En Jane. The En Jean, Jenny are cognates.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 137, 139, 141. Sheena is an Anglicisation.Sìneag JeanieSìonagJeannieDwelly 1918: p. 1017.

T Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteTeasag JessieSG equivalent of En Jessie.TeàrlagCaroline, Charlotte Etymologically unrelated to Caroline, Charlotte.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 48, 52. A feminine form of the masculine SG Teàrlach.

U, Ù Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteÙna, UnaMark 2006: p. 717.Agnes, Winifred, Euna,Ùna is the SG form of the Ir Úna. Anglicised as Euna. Etymologically unrelated to Agnes, Winifred.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 5, 267, 277, 410.

Masculine names

A Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteAdaidhAdie,Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 399. AddieMark 2006: p. 714.SG form of En Adie, which is a pet form of En Adam.ÀdhamhAdamSG equivalent of En Adam.AilbeartAlbertSG equivalent of En Albert.AileanAlan, AllanSG equivalent of En Alan.AiligAlec, Alex, AlickSG form of En Alick, which a variant of En Alec, which is a short form of En Alexander.AilpeanAlpinFair, White AilpeinAlpin, AlpineAlpin, Alpine are Anglicisations.AindreaAndrewSG equivalent of En Andrew.AindreasAndrewMacFarlane 1912: p. 143.AlasdairAlexander, Allaster, AlistairSG equivalent of En Alexander. Allaster, Alistair are Anglicisations.AmhladhAulaySG form of En Olaf. Aulay is an Anglicisation.AmhlaibhAulayDunkling 1978: pp. 24, 143. AmhlaidhAulaySG form of En Olaf. Aulay is an Anglicisation.AmhlaighAulayMacleod; Freedman 1995: p. 175.AngaidhAngieEn Angie is a pet form of En Angus, and represents SG Angaidh.AnndraAndrewAnndraisAndrewAodhHughModern SG form of OI Áed.AodhànAedan, AidanAonghasAeneas, Angus, InnesAnglicised as Angus. See SG variant Aonghus.AonghusAngusAnglicised as Angus. See SG variant Aonghas.ArailtHaroldSG equivalent of En Harold.ArtairArthurSG equivalent of En Arthur.ArturArthurAsgallAskill

B Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteBaltairWalterBearnardBernardSG equivalent of En Bernard.BeathanBean, BenjaminEtymologically unrelated to En Benjamin. Bean is an Anglicisation.BenneitBenedictSG equivalent of En Benedict.BhaltairWalterSG equivalent of En Walter. See also SG variant Bhatair.BhatairWalterSG equivalent of En Walter. See also SG variant Bhaltair.BrianBrian

C Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteCaileanColinCalum (double 'L' is an anglicisation, Calum is Gaelic)CallumSG form of LL Columba.CaomhainnKevinCathalCahal, Cathel, Charles,MacFarlane 1912: p. 144. KathelCliamainClement SG equivalent of En Clement. CoinneachKennethKenneth is an Anglicisation.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: pp. 157-158.CòiseamConstantineName of three kings of Scotland, Còiseam I, Còiseam II and Còiseam III.CollaCollColum CilleColumbaComhnallConalConallConnalConnCon, ConnCoraidhCoryCrìsdeanChristopher, ChristianCognate of En Christian.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 55. Used as a SG equivalent of En Christopher, Cristian.CuithbeartCuthbertSG equivalent of En Cuthbert.

D Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteDàibhidhDavid, DavieSG equivalent of En David.DaidhDavidDanielDanielDeòrsaGeorgeSG equivalent of En George.DiarmadDermid, Dermot, DiarmidSG equivalent of Ir Diarmaid. Dermid, Diarmid are Anglicisations.DòmhnallDonaldDonald is an Anglicisation, and associated with Clan Macdonald.Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006: p. 78.DòmhnullDonaldDonald is an Anglicisation.DonaidhDonnieDonnchadhDuncanDuncan is an Anglicisation.DubhDuffDuff is an Anglicisation.Dubh-shìthDuffieMacFarlane 1912: p. 145.DubhghallDougal, Dugal, DugaldDougal, Dugal, Dugald are Anglicisations. See also SG variant Dùghall.DànaidhDannyDùghallDougal, Dugal, DugaldDougal, Dugal, Dugald are Anglicisations. See also SG variant Dùghall.DùghlasDouglas

E Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteEachannHectorEacharnHectorEairdsidhArchieSG equivalent of En Archie.EalarEllarEanraigHenrySG equivalent of En Henry.EanruigHenry Edelret EthelredÈideardEdwardSG equivalent of En Edward.EirdsidhArchieEllairEllarEllar is an Anglicisation.Eòghann,"In Scottish Gaelic Eòghann and Eòghan are most often anglicised as Ewen or, less often, Owen. The name is generally considered cognate with the Greek and Latin name , meaning "noble born"": Surnames of the United Kingdom (1912), reprinted for Clearfield Company, INC by Genealogical Publishing Co. INC, Baltimore 1995, 1996. Cormic gives this origin for Eogan (one MS, Eogen); and Zimmer considers Owen to be borrowed from Latin , as noted by MacBain, p. 400. The mediaeval Latinization of Owen as led to a belief that the etymology was the Welsh and Breton , "lamb". With much stronger reason it was at one time considered that the name represented Irish = Gael. [f. Old Irish Welsh , young], ‘youth’. Surnames of the United Kingdom cites Tomás Ua Concheanainn, (p. 126), that " is a diminutive of , = Owain, Eugene"Ewan, Euan, EwenEumannEdmundSG equivalent of En Edmund.EòghanEwan, Euan, EwenEòinJohnSG equivalent of En John.EòsaphJoseph

F Scottish Gaelic English Ref NoteFaolanFillanLittle Wolf FearcharFarquharFarquhar is an Anglicisation.FearghasFergusFergus is an Anglicisation.FilibPhilip, PhillipSG equivalent of En Philip.FionnFingalFionnghallFingal, FingallFingal, Fingall are Anglicisations.FionnghanFinganFionnlaghFindlay, Finlay, FinleyFindlay, Finlay, Finley are Anglicisations.FrangFrankMark 2006: p. 715.FranganFrancis See also SG Prainnseas.FrangeanFrankinFrisealFraser

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