Scottish Cat Names

If you admire the rich culture and history of Scotland, this list offers names that capture the spirit of the Highlands and the warmth of Scottish tradition. Find a name that echoes the proud and noble character of your Scottish-inspired feline with these Scottish dog names.

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• Aberdeen

  A city in Scotland known for its granite architecture and fishing industry.
• Adairia

  Derived from a Scottish surname, meaning "oak tree ford."
• Aileana

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "from the green meadow."
• Ainslie

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "one's own meadow".
• Airdrie

  A Scottish town known for its rich history and Gaelic linguistic roots.
• Arabella

  Derived from Scottish origin, meaning "prayerful" or "yielding to prayer".
• Ayr

  A town in Scotland known for its historic significance and Burns' poetry.
• Brechin

  A city in Scotland known for its ancient cathedral and round tower.
• Cadha

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning steep or rugged place.
• Clyde

  A major river in Scotland shares this name.
• Culloden

  Site of a significant 1746 battle in Scottish history.
• Dallas

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "meadow dwelling."
• Dumfries

  A town in Scotland known for its rich history and Scottish dialect.
• Dundee

  A city in Scotland known for its historic contributions to industry.
• Earie

  Associated with Scottish Gaelic, meaning east or from the east.
• Elgin

  A town in Scotland and a Scots language variant.
• Elspeth

  A traditional Scottish variant of the name Elizabeth.
• Finella

  A traditional Scottish name, often linked to folklore and ancient tales.
• Forba

  Associated with Scottish Gaelic, meaning field or meadow.
• Gavina

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "white hawk", popular in Scottish culture.
• Glencoe

  Site of a historic massacre and a Gaelic-speaking village in Scotland.
• Glenfinnan

  A village in Scotland, known for the Jacobite Rising and a viaduct.
• Gordon

  A prominent Scottish clan and region bear this name.
• Greer

  Derived from Scottish surname, signifies watchful or guardian in Gaelic language.
• Grizela

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, often used in traditional folklore tales.
• Hamilton

  A prominent Scottish clan and town share this moniker.
• Inverness

  A Scottish city, known for its Gaelic heritage and historic landmarks.
• Irvine

  A town in Scotland and a common Scottish surname.
• Isla

  Derived from a Scottish river, popular as a female name.
• Isobel

  Scottish variant of Isabel, meaning "pledged to God".
• Janneth

  No connection to Scottish culture or language exists.
• Kirkwall

  Capital of Orkney Islands, known for its Norse and Scottish heritage.
• Kyla

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "narrow strait or channel".
• Leith

  A district in Edinburgh, known for its rich maritime history.
• Lennox

  Associated with a Scottish region, derived from Gaelic "leamhan" meaning elm.
• Livingston

  A town in Scotland and a common Scottish surname.
• Maira

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "bitter" or "sea of bitterness".
• Maisie

  Derived from Margaret, a popular name in Scottish history.
• Makenna

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "son of the handsome one".
• Mallaig

  A small fishing village in Scotland, known for its Gaelic heritage.
• Malmuira

  A Scottish Gaelic name meaning "mariner" or "sea warrior".
• Marcail

  A feminine Scottish Gaelic name meaning "pearl".
• Melrose

  A town in Scotland, known for its historic abbey and rugby sevens.
• Nairna

  A town in Scotland and a Scottish Gaelic feminine given name.
• Oban

  A coastal town in Scotland, known for its whisky distillery.
• Paisley

  A town in Scotland and a traditional textile pattern.
• Perth

  A city in Scotland, known for its rich history and heritage.
• Rory

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "red king", popular in Scottish heritage.
• Roslin

  Associated with a historic village and chapel in Scotland.
• Skye

  A Scottish island and Gaelic language origin.
• Sloan

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "expedition" or "raid".
• Stirling

  A city in Scotland and a famous Scottish surname.
• Thurso

  A town in Scotland, known for its Norse heritage and surfing.
• Tory

  Derived from "toraidh", a Gaelic term meaning outlaw or robber.
• Wynfreda

  Derived from old Scottish, meaning "peaceful friend".

Scottish Cat Names currently rank in 49th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, scottish cat names are rising in popularity with new cat owners. According to our stats, they are more fashionable than they were at the same time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.