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    Scottish Boy Names Starting With C

    72 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Scottish boy's name that starts with C? Here are 72 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

    1. Callum — “Dove”
    2. Campbell — “Crooked mouth”
    3. Clunes — “A Scottish name of Gaelic origin that signifies a resting place or a peaceful meadow.”
    4. Calibome — “This strong name is one of the legendary names associated with King Arthur's sword, bringing a touch of myth to your child.”
    5. Caraidland — “A Scottish name describing a geographical location from the land between two streams.”
    6. Cuddle — “This diminutive of cuthbert may have given rise to the scottish dialect word cuddy, meaning donkey”
    7. Cailan — “Child.”
    8. Calibor — “This strong name is one of the legendary names associated with King Arthur's sword, bringing a touch of myth to your child.”
    9. Calibum — “This strong name is one of the legendary names associated with King Arthur's sword, bringing a touch of myth to your child.”
    10. Calibumus — “This strong name is one of the legendary names associated with King Arthur's sword, bringing a touch of myth to your child.”
    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name referring to the nephew of King Arthur in traditional legendary accounts.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish and Welsh name referring to the site of a historic battle and a Roman legionary fortress.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Originating from Scottish lore, this is one of several names referring to Excalibur, the legendary sword of King Arthur.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “This strong name is one of the legendary names associated with King Arthur's sword, bringing a touch of myth to your child.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “This strong name is one of the legendary names associated with King Arthur's sword, bringing a touch of myth to your child.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “This strong name is one of the legendary names associated with King Arthur's sword, bringing a touch of myth to your child.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “This strong name is one of the legendary names associated with King Arthur's sword, bringing a touch of myth to your child.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Dove”

    • Boy · Scottish · “This Scottish name refers to someone who comes from the winding valley. It is a topographic name describing the natural curves of the landscape.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A lovely name suggesting natural beauty, meaning 'from the winding valley.' A charming and serene choice for your little one.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name referring to the legendary site of King Arthur's final battle. It carries a strong association with Arthurian myth and history.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Camlann has an intriguing historical connection, referring to the 'site of Arthur's last battle'. A name with a touch of legend.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Crooked mouth; diminutive of campbell: crooked mouth”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Crooked mouth”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name describing a geographical location from the land between two streams.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Carmelide, meaning 'Guinevere's father,' connects your child to classic tales of chivalry and lore, a name with legendary depth.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Friend of saint michael; follower of michael; friend of saint michael”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name of historic significance, derived from a location known as the site of a famous ancient battle.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Catterik is a male name of Scottish origin. It is the name of a battle, historically significant in its context.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name belonging to a legendary giant. It also carries the meaning of being full of joy and exuberance.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Chapalu, 'name of a monster,' has a powerful, mythical origin. We can see this as a symbol of strength, uniqueness, and fierce protection.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name referring to the historic Clan of the Cats, one of the famous Highland confederations.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “This Scottish name means a servant or follower of Saint Finnian, a significant figure in early Celtic Christianity.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name of Gaelic origin that signifies a resting place or a peaceful meadow.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Variation of coburn; wood. renowned warrior chief of the chiricahua apache”

    • Boy · Scottish · “From colquhoun; variant of calhoun: small forest”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Of Scottish and Arthurian origin, this is the name of the mystical castle where the Holy Grail was traditionally kept.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish variation of Cormac, meaning raven or specifically the son of the raven.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Border dweller; variant of creighton: rocky town”

    • Boy · Scottish · “From the crooked well; lives by the winding stream”

    • Boy · Scottish · “This diminutive of cuthbert may have given rise to the scottish dialect word cuddy, meaning donkey”

    • Boy · Scottish · “This diminutive of cuthbert may have given rise to the scottish dialect word cuddy, meaning donkey”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A name from Welsh and Scottish legend identifying Arthur's nephew and the son of Cilydd.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish name referring to a specific geographic location, meaning from the nook of the marsh.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Arthurs dog.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Servant.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Arthurs dog.”

    • Unisex · Scottish · “Child.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Harbor.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Cailean child.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “From the broad river”

    • Boy · Scottish · “From the garden of the calves”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A knight.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Crooked mouth.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Relic.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Son of bran.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “A knight.”

    • Unisex · Scottish · “Catlike.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Relic.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Name of a king.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Relic.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Fighter.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Smith.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Smith.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Catlike.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Rules the home.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Son of the lord.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “From chisolm.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Christian.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Stone.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Name of a king.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Name of a king.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Rocky eminence.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Gentle.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Name of a king.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “From the narrow glen”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Lake dweller.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Crooked.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Crooked.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “From comines.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “From comines.”

    • Boy · Scottish · “Name of a king.”

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