Scottish Names

The final s turns this name into a manservant.

Tamlane is a variation of Tam Lin, a (male) character in an old Scottish legend and ballad. Tam Lin was imprisoned by the Queen of the Fairies, called Titania or Mab.

Kerr, a simple, unusual unisex middle-name choice, can be pronounced either car or kehr.

Distinguished actor Hume Cronyn (who shared his father's name) put this unusual choice in the lexicon.

The Mc and Mac surnames are asserting themselves as first names and this is one of the most popular. Though outside the U.S. Top 1000, it's among the fastest rising names for boys.

A city and river in Scotland; this is upbeat and cheery, but doesn't seem that appropriate as a name.

Not even if your husband is named Ron.

Between "Old MacDonald" and Big Mac allusions, this would be a risky choice.