What origin is the name Dundee?

Dundee comes from Scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Dundee?

Names from the same Scottish tradition pair naturally with Dundee — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our Scottish names page.

Dundee

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dundee

Dundee

Unisex

Scottish

2 syllables

Dundee is a Scottish unisex name meaning "Fortress on the Tay (a city)".

The meaning of Dundee is "Fortress on the Tay (a city)" — a unisex name of Scottish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scottish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Fortress on the Tay (a city)

Popularity

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What does Dundee mean?

Dundee is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning "Fortress on the Tay (a city)".

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