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.
• Ailbert

  Derived from old Scottish, meaning "noble and bright".
• Airdrie

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

  Scottish origin, meaning "defender of the people".
• Alec

  Scottish variant of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind".
• Angus

  A popular traditional Scottish male name, often linked to strength.
• Argyle

  A pattern from Clan Campbell's tartan, also a region in Scotland.
• 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.
• Brodie

  Derived from a place in Scotland, often used as a surname.
• Bryston

  Derived from Scottish surname, meaning "dweller at the brushwood farm".
• Calum

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "dove", often used in Scotland.
• Camdyn

  Derived from a Scottish surname meaning "winding valley".
• Cameron

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "crooked nose", traditionally a Scottish surname.
• Campbell

  A prominent Scottish clan, known for their influence and power.
• 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."
• Doughall

  A traditional Scottish name meaning "dark stranger".
• Drew

  Derived from Scottish surname Drue, meaning strong and manly.
• 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.
• Dunmore

  A town in Scotland and a Scottish Gaelic surname.
• Elgin

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

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "fair-haired hero" in Scottish culture.
• Fraser

  A prominent Scottish clan and surname with French origins.
• Gawain

  Derived from the Scottish Gaelic name Gwalchgwyn, meaning "white hawk".
• 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.
• Glenn

  Derived from Gaelic term for valley, often used in Scottish place names.
• Gordon

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

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

  A popular male name in Scotland, equivalent to James.
• Inverness

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

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

  Derived from James, a common name in Scotland's history.
• Keith

  Derived from a Scottish place, signifies "wood" or "forest" in Gaelic.
• Kirkwall

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

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "land of lakes", common in Scottish heritage.
• 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.
• Macaulay

  A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "MacAmhalghaidh".
• Macbeth

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, signifies "son of life" and a historic king.
• Macgregor

  A traditional Scottish surname linked to a powerful Highland clan.
• Mackinley

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, signifies son of the learned man.
• Mackinnon

  A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic MacFhionghuin clan.
• Maclaren

  A traditional Scottish surname originating from Clan MacLaren.
• Macnab

  A Scottish clan and Gaelic surname, linked to highland heritage.
• Macpherson

  A Scottish clan known for their bravery and strength.
• Malcolm

  Derived from Gaelic, meaning "devotee of Saint Columba".
• Mallaig

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

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

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

  Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "royal" or "noble".
• 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.
• Stirling

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

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

  Derived from an Irish Gaelic name, not directly linked to Scottish culture.

Scottish Cat Names currently rank in 52nd place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of November 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.

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