Scottish Last Names

  1. Macgreggor
    • Albee
      • Origin:

        Literary name
      • Description:

        For theater-loving parents -- an homage to one of our premiere playwrights.
    • Chalmer
      • Mackay
        • Mackay
          • Maclaren
            • Mcarthur
              • Origin:

                Scottish
              • Meaning:

                "son of Arthur"
              • Description:

                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.
            • Jamieson
              • Origin:

                Scottish surname, son of Jamie
              • Description:

                Though this spelling is not seen too often in the US, it is a common surname spelling in the land of kilts.
            • Mackinley
              • Origin:

                Scottish
              • Meaning:

                "son of the fair hero"
              • Description:

                A spelling spin on presidential surname McKinley.
            • Maccarter
              • Mckellar
                • Origin:

                  Irish and Scottish surname
                • Meaning:

                  "son of Ealair"
                • Description:

                  Ealair is the Gaelic form of Hilary, making McKellar an inventive way to honor a Hilary, Hillary, or Ellery in your life.
              • Forsyth
                • Origin:

                  English from Gaelic
                • Meaning:

                  "man of peace"
                • Description:

                  Variant of Forsythe
              • Macgregor
                • Origin:

                  Scottish
                • Meaning:

                  "son of Gregor"
                • Description:

                  Interesting possibility for the son or grandson of a Gregory.
              • Polk
                • Bower
                  • Mclean
                    • Mclain
                      • Alford
                        • Curry
                          • Origin:

                            Word name; surname from Ó Comhraidhe
                          • Description:

                            Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.
                        • Crandell