Abernethy The mouth of the Nethy River Abraham Scottish boys name again from Hebrew meaning "father

of a multitude". Re flects (in the early days at least) Scotlands religious heritage Abram Scottish boys name originally from the Hebrew for "high father" Adair From the Oak tree near the ford Adam A man of the red earth. According to the Bible, the first man Adamnan Scottish boys name generally taken to mean "little Adam" Adrian Scottish boys name literally meaning "one from Adria" which is an Italia n city. Thought to reflect the high level of Italian immigration and also early occupation by the Romans Aeneas Scottish boys name taken from the Greek to mean "praiseworthy". Has been "anglicised" as Angus Africa Strangely a Scottish boys name used since the 12th Century. No connectio n with the continent but thought to derive from the Arabic word for "dusty" Aiden Scottish boys name, but more commonly used in Ireland. A version of the Gaelic name Aed and the name of a popular saint. Ailbert Bright with nobility (could be a derivation of Albert-English) Ainsley A meadow or clearing. Also a unisex name. Alan Handsome Alasdair Protector of men Alastair Protector of men also spelled as Alasdair Albert Scottish boys name often shortened to Bert. Originally a Germanic name m eaning "noble bright" Alexander Scottish boys name meaning "defender of men". Often shortened in everyda y usage to Alex, Alec, Ally or Sandy Allen Handsome. Allister The protector and helper of mankind. Also see Sanders. Andrew Scottish boys name taken from a Greek origin meaning "manly" Angus Unique strength, outstanding Angus Boys name of Scottish origin meaning "exceptional" Anthony From the Roman name Antonius. Regularly shortened to Tony probably becua se of the actual "real" spelling of Antony Archibald Scottish boys name originally from the Germanic name comprising "excelle nt, noble,true and bold"

Argyll From the land of the Gaels. Also the name of a Scottish county. Arthur Scottish boys name whose roots it is believed are Celtic. Generally agre ed that the root of the name means "bear" Athol New Ireland. A placename Aulay Scottish boys name from the Gaelic name Amhlaibh whose real origins are lost in time. Thought to have roots in ancestor or relics Austin Scottish boys name which has its roots in Latin Augustine meaning venera ble Baird A bard or minstrel Bairn this isn't really a name but means child Balfour From the village by the pasture Barry Scottish boys name which is thought to originate from the town of Barry in Angus. Bean Scottish boys name from the Gaelic for life Beathan Scottish Gaelic form of Benjamin. Son of my right hand Benjamin Scottish boys name from Hebrew origins meaning son of the right hand. Of ten shortened to Ben or Benjy Bernard Scottish boys name popular in the early 20th century but has since falle n from favour. Originally Germanic, meaning bear and hard. Blair From the plain or field. A boy or girl's name. Bowie Golden haired Boyd Yellow hair Boyd A Scottish surname which is sometimes used as a Christian or first name. Thought to originate from the meaning yellow (as in hair) Bran Scottish boys name from the Gaelic for Raven Brian Another Scottish name more commonly linked with Ireland with the meaning being lost in the mists of time