Scottish Boy Names Starting With A
46 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Scottish boy's name that starts with A? Here are 46 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Scottish names come from Gaelic and Highland tradition, with meanings tied to landscape, legend and clan history.
Top picks
- Alistair — “Defender of mankind”
- Angus — “One strength”
- Alasdair — “defender of men”
- Aglarale — “A Scottish name referring to the legendary brother of the knight Percival.”
- Aibne — “River.”
- Aglaral — “A name from Scottish Arthurian legend, identified as the brother of the knight Percival.”
- Aballach — “A Scottish masculine name associated with mythology, known as the father of Modron.”
- Abernethy — “A Scottish name of geographical origin, referring to the specific location at the mouth of the Nethy River.”
- Adhamhnan — “Of the earth; variant of adamnan: little adam”
- Aglaval — “A Scottish name from knightly lore, designating the brother of Sir Percival.”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish masculine name associated with mythology, known as the father of Modron.”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name of geographical origin, referring to the specific location at the mouth of the Nethy River.”
Boy · Scottish · “In Arthurian legend, this name belongs to a knight known as the lover of Morgan le Fay.”
Boy · Scottish · “Of the earth; variant of adamnan: little adam”
Boy · Scottish · “A name from Scottish Arthurian legend, identified as the brother of the knight Percival.”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name referring to the legendary brother of the knight Percival.”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name from knightly lore, designating the brother of Sir Percival.”
Boy · Scottish · “A name of Scottish and Welsh origin associated with the Knight of the Round Table and brother of Gawain.”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name meaning 'from the stony place.' It is a short, nature-inspired name reflecting a rugged or rocky landscape.”
Boy · Scottish · “This Scottish male name means 'from the green meadow.' It is a variant of the name Alan, rooted in the natural world.”
Boy · Scottish · “This Scottish name means 'from the stony place.' It is a traditional topographic name used to describe someone from a rocky region.”
Boy · Scottish · “defender of men”
Boy · Scottish · “Defender of mankind variant of alexander”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name associated with Arthurian legend as the brother of Cliges.”
Boy · Scottish · “Defender of mankind”
Boy · Scottish · “This name has a touch of classic legend, being the 'nephew of King Mark,' suggesting a connection to noble lineage.”
Boy · Scottish · “Blond; rules all. the historical gothic king who plundered rome in a.d. 410”
Unisex · Scottish · “From the alder tree river; lives at the alder tree river”
Boy · Scottish · “In Scottish and Arthurian tradition, this name is associated with the nephew of King Mark of Cornwall.”
Boy · Scottish · “One strength”
Boy · Scottish · “This Scottish name is associated with the legendary father of Isolde in Arthurian and Celtic lore.”
Boy · Scottish · “This name carries a legendary and noble aura, meaning 'keeper of the grail,' symbolizing protection of something precious.”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name associated with Arthurian legend, denoting the foster father of King Arthur.”
Boy · Scottish · “Spirited; variant of aodh: fire; fiery; white fire”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name for a male army leader, serving as the Gaelic form of the name Harold.”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name referring to the land of the Gaels. It is a regional name from the western part of Scotland, steeped in Celtic history.”
Boy · Scottish · “A distinguished name with a legendary connection, meaning 'foster father of Arthur.' A name for a leader or guide.”
Boy · Scottish · “Ancestors relic, anglicized form of amhlaidh”
Boy · Scottish · “This male name of Scottish origin refers to a significant figure, being the father of Modron. Avalloc is known as the father of Modron, a notable personage in ancient lore.”
Boy · Scottish · “Mouth of the bendy river”
Boy · Scottish · “River.”
Boy · Scottish · “Anchor.”
Boy · Scottish · “Anchor.”
Boy · Scottish · “River.”
Boy · Scottish · “Noble.”
Boy · Scottish · “Strong.”
Boy · Scottish · “Anchor.”
Boy · Scottish · “A fisher king.”
Boy · Scottish · “Defender of mankind”
Boy · Scottish · “Defender of mankind”
Boy · Scottish · “Blond.”
Boy · Scottish · “Son of andrew.”
Boy · Scottish · “Son of arthur.”
Boy · Scottish · “Place name.”
Boy · Scottish · “Brother of lot.”
Boy · Scottish · “A giant.”
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