The most common Scottish surnames have their roots in occupations, territories & patronyms. Learn about Scotland’s most common surnames & how they’ve changed.
An amazing list of strong Scottish Gaelic boys names with meanings so you can find the perfect name for your little Scottish boy!
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There are lots of similarities between Ireland and Scotland. Here are our top ten Irish surnames that are actually Scottish.
The Scots-Irish DNA Project now has 761 participating families. Below is a roster of the participating families. As you can see the families are a combination of Lowland and Highland Scottish surnames with a few native Irish surnames. All these families self identify as being Scots-Irish. Most of these families participated in the 18th Century Ulster Migration to English Colonies and early Republic, or in the 19th Century Ulster migration into Canada. The majority of the Lowland Scottish families are from Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Gallowayshire, and most of these families migrated to Ireland during the Ulster Plantation (1609-1720). The Highland Scottish surnames from Argyll, Lennox, and the Southern Hebrides; many of these families migrated to Ulster circa 1550-1600). The dominate haplogroups are Insular Celts (85%) and there is about 12% of the haplogroups of Norse/Norman ancestry. The native Irish surnames come from certain families that converted to the reformed faith and became part of the Protestant Irish community in the 1600s. Click on image to enlarge:
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Scottish slang words that everyone should know. From terms of endearment to insults, names and useful yet funny Scottish lingo.
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The Scottish have their fair share of unique Scottish words. Here are 8 of my favourite words from Scotland and the language used north of the border.
Do you know your given name in Irish? Many popular names have an Irish equivalent - names like Seán for John, Máire for Mary and so on. And then there are
These are some Scottish baby names that I recommend avoiding because they aren't really Scottish, have negative or unfortunate meanings, or are too popular.
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Learn how to say Good Morning in Scottish Gaelic with our handy video guides that include phonetics to make things easier for you.
Standing 33 feet tall, a giant metal mermaid guards the entrance to the Scottish town of Cumbernauld. Her name is Arria, and she is beautiful. Designed by
Do you think you have one of the hardest to pronounce Irish first names? Know somebody who does? See our picks of the top weird Irish names.
You could be forgiven for thinking that Scottish slang is an entirely different language to the rest of the UK; between the broad accents and regional variations in which they speak, as well as words carried over from Gaelic and languages of old, it's almost as if they don't want to be understood at all in some areas!
Scottish symbols are full of history, mystery, superstition and pageantry. Take a look at Scottish symbolism here.
While most Scots could list Scotland’s eight cities (Dunfermline became the latest to win city status in 2022), not as many could tell you where the names came from.
I often get asked "Is my surname Irish or Scottish." Do read on and we'll help you discover where your surname evolved from.
Last week, I sent out a Letter from Ireland covering many of the common first names in Irish.
The unicorn really is the official national animal of Scotland. With its white horse-like body and single spiralling horn, the unicorn is a symbol of purity, innocence and power in Celtic mythology…
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If you are looking for Scottish Female names with meanings in alphabet order, then we picked ( 140 ) Scottish girl names with meanings for you. Choosing a name for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent.There are many factors to be considered when you choose a
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Are you an Outlander fan who is also expecting a little one? If so, these Outlander inspired baby names are just what you need.
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If you are looking for the perfect Scottish girl name for your daughter we have listed 100 beautiful names to choose from plus their meanings. You will be surprised at how many unique Scottish girl
