Scottish Royal Standard; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a super-short appellation with a Scottish vibe.
Thanks to Jessie for suggesting a name inspired by her grandfather as our Baby Name of the Day: Ian.
Baby Name of the Day: Ian
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Category Archives: Great Scot
Baby Name of the Day: Fiona
She’s the princess-ogre in Shrek, an Irish(ish) option with an appealing sound.
Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Fiona as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Fraser
Fraser Coat of Arms; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a surname that nods to Scotland, and to the great outdoors.
Thanks to Fran for suggesting Fraser as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Elspeth
Miss Christian Elspeth Mallock; Image via Wikipedia
She’s a Scottish take on the evergreen Elizabeth.
Thanks to Lola and Shan for suggesting Elspeth as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Douglas
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Note: This is a special Saturday Baby Name of the Day for an expectant mama!
There’s the actor. The aircraft. And yet has this Scottish heritage choice lost his dash?
Thanks to Bridy for suggesting a family name she’s considering for her baby on the way. Our Baby Name of the Day is Douglas.
Baby Name of the Day: Merrilees
Coat of Arms of Scotland; Image via Wikipedia
At first glance, she seems invented – maybe even misspelled. But she’s actually an obscure Scottish option.
Thanks to EK for suggesting the intriguing Merrilees as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Heather
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She’s a botanical choice from a few decades back, once so popular that Winona Ryder went to high school with three of them.
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Heather as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Duncan
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He’s a stylish Scottish heritage choice with literary and playful overtones.
Thanks to Liann for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Duncan.
Baby Name of the Day: Grant
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He’s a strong, masculine, single-syllable name with an almost virtue-name vibe. Why isn’t he more common?
Thanks to Nicole for suggesting Grant as Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Wallace
Wallace Monumnet, Stirling, Scotland - Image via Wikipedia
Even an Oscar-winning film couldn’t revive this former favorite. After hibernating for decades, is it time for his reappearance?
Thanks to Emma for suggesting Wallace as Baby Name of the Day.
