Dougal
Scottish
Dougal is a Scottish masculine name meaning “black stranger” or “dark stranger.” It comes from the Scottish Gaelic Dubhghall or Dùghall, built from dubh, “black,” and gall, “stranger” or “foreigner.”
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Names from Scotland: Gaelic, Pictish, and Lowland traditions.
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13 names
Scottish
Dougal is a Scottish masculine name meaning “black stranger” or “dark stranger.” It comes from the Scottish Gaelic Dubhghall or Dùghall, built from dubh, “black,” and gall, “stranger” or “foreigner.”
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Tavish is a Scottish masculine name, an anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Tàmhas or Tòmas, both forms of Thomas, meaning "twin." In an Indian and Sanskrit context, Tavish is also understood as "strong," "energetic," and "courageous," and is sometimes associated with heaven.
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Catriona is a Scottish and Irish form of Katherine, through Scottish Gaelic Catrìona and Irish Caitríona. Its deeper meaning is traditionally tied to Katherine, a long-used classic name with many forms across languages.
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Iona is a Scottish place name drawn from the island of Iona in the Inner Hebrides, off Scotland's west coast. The name carries a quiet sense of sacred place, sea air, pilgrimage, and reflection.
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Fergus is an old Irish and Scottish boy name meaning "the strong one" or "the masculine one." Its older Celtic sense is often explained as "man-strength" or "virility."
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Morag is a Scottish Gaelic girl name often understood as “great sun” or “sunbeam.” It comes from Gaelic mór, meaning “great,” with an affectionate diminutive feeling.
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Torquil is a Scottish masculine name from Gaelic Torcall, ultimately from Old Norse Þorkell or Þórketill. Its elements mean “Thor” and “cauldron,” often understood as “Thor’s cauldron” or “Thor’s sacrificial vessel.”
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Finlay is a Scottish and Irish name from Gaelic Fionnlagh, meaning "fair-haired hero" or "fair warrior." It brings together brightness, courage, and old Celtic style in one friendly two-syllable name.
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Sheena is a Scottish girl name derived from the Gaelic Sìne, the Scottish form of Jane. It is commonly understood to mean "God is gracious" or "God's gift."
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Mackenzie is a Scottish name with Gaelic roots meaning “son of Coinneach.” Coinneach is often translated as “comely,” “fair,” “attractive,” or “pleasant to look at.”
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Gregor is a Scottish form of Gregory, meaning “watchful,” “alert,” or “a watchman.” It comes through Latin Gregorius from the Greek name Gregorios.
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Jean means “Yahweh is gracious.” As a Scottish form of Jane, it carries a gentle, faith-rooted meaning with a clean, classic sound.
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Moira is a Scottish and Irish feminine name, an Anglicized form of Máire. It also echoes the Greek word Moira, meaning "fate" or "destiny."