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Names from Scotland, Ireland, and Britain
  1. Aberdeen
    • Origin:

      Scottish place-name
    • Description:

      Amiable, undiscovered geographic option.
  2. Aberdeen
    • Origin:

      Scottish place-name
    • Description:

      This undiscovered Scottish port city name has a nice, upbeat feel and lots of good nickname possibilities.
  3. Adair
    • Origin:

      Scottish and Irish
    • Meaning:

      "oak tree ford"
    • Description:

      Adair has flair, the grace of a Fred Astaire. It's a Scottish surname which came from the first name Edgar.
  4. Adair
    • Origin:

      English and Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "shallow place in a river near oaks"
    • Description:

      This undiscovered unisex name has lots of flair. It was first noticed as a girl's name, starting in the 1980's, on the long-running daytime drama Search for Tomorrow, with the character Adair McCleary, who had ahead-of-their-time brothers named brothers Hogan, Cagney and Quinn. But since Adair has yet to find many takers, it would make a fresh and appealing choice.
  5. Aedan
    • Aengus
      • Origin:

        Form of Angus, Scottish
      • Meaning:

        "one strength"
      • Description:

        Angus is the Anglicized spelling of the Scottish Gaelic name Aengus or Aonghus or Aonghas. Unless you have a cultural reason to choose one of the Gaelic variations, Angus is uncommon enough.
    • Aeron
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Description:

        Tolkien may have been inspired by this unisex name of a Celtic goddess of war. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas named his daughter the variation Aeronwy. With goddess names so hot for baby girls, this ethereal choice is one to consider.
    • Aibhilin
      • Origin:

        Irish variation of Evelyn
      • Meaning:

        "desired; or water, island"
      • Description:

        Also spelled Aibhilín, this spelling variation of Evelyn or the related Aveline might appeal to those who prefer the Irish form. Little Aibhilins might have to explain how to pronounce their name outside of Ireland, but some may feel that it's worth it to choose a unique option.
    • Aili
      • Origin:

        Finnish and Sami variation of Helga, diminutive of Aileen, Anglicization of Eilidh
      • Meaning:

        "holy, blessed; bright and shining light"
      • Description:

        An attractive Scandinavian take on Helga, or a potential Helen nickname.
    • Ailis
      • Origin:

        Scottish Gaelic
      • Meaning:

        "noble"
      • Description:

        This attractive and unique Scottish form of Alice can also be found in the spelling Aileas. Like Alice, it ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis. Spelt with the fada, Ailís, it's Irish and pronounced with a longer final vowel: AY-leesh.
    • Ailsa
      • Origin:

        Scottish from Norse
      • Meaning:

        "elf victory"
      • Description:

        Ailsa is a traditional Scottish name for girls related to a rocky island in the Firth of Clyde called Ailsa Craig. It might make an interesting alternative to the outdated Ashley or overly popular Ella, and could also be thought of as a relative of Elizabeth or Elsa.
    • Aine
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "brightness, splendor"
      • Description:

        More commonly seen here as Anya, this traditional yet unique Irish name belonged to the queen of the Munster fairies and is sprinkled throughout Irish folklore as an early Celtic goddess of summer and prosperity. One of the most popular baby names in Ireland, Aine's spelling and pronunciation might seem simple but could prove confusing in the U.S.
    • Ainsley
      • Origin:

        Scottish
      • Meaning:

        "solitary meadow"
      • Description:

        This name will tick a lot of boxes for many parents: unisex; trendy sound; pretty instinctive to pronounce; and some great namesakes including British chef Ainsley Harriott and American footballer Ainsley Battles.
    • Ainsley
      • Origin:

        Scottish
      • Meaning:

        "one's own meadow"
      • Description:

        While theoretically unisex, this surname name has been edging up the girls’ names list, perhaps originally as an Ashley substitute. One quality in Ainsley's favor: It's remained steadily popular -- but not TOO popular -- for more than 20 years now, ranking consistently around Number 400. That makes it stylish and familiar without showing up everywhere.
    • Aislinn
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "dream"
      • Description:

        Old Irish name that's taken off in its Anglicized forms, mainly Ashlyn or Ashlynn. Nonetheless, this more traditional version debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015.
    • Alastair
      • Origin:

        Scottish
      • Meaning:

        "defender of men"
      • Description:

        To Americans, a quintessential British name, introduced to the U.S. public by suave journalist/PBS Masterpiece Theater host Alastair Cook. Sometimes used in the U.S. by parents with Scottish heritage.
    • Alwyn
      • Origin:

        Welsh river name
      • Description:

        This Welsh river name has possibilities as a place name and nature name that is rare and uncommon.
    • Alwyne
      • Amelie
        • Origin:

          French variation of Amelia
        • Meaning:

          "work"
        • Description:

          Emily gets a Bohemian spin and a French accent when it becomes Amelie. This favorite among French girl names has been gaining notice here thanks to the charming 2001 French film Amelie; it entered the American popularity list in 2002 and is now solidly established in the Top 1000.
      • Angus
        • Origin:

          Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic
        • Meaning:

          "one strength"
        • Description:

          Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form Oenghus has important historical overtones in Scotland, and the Gaelic form Aonghas is associated with two distinguished modern poets. In Irish folklore, Angus Og is a chieftain-lord who used his magical powers for the pleasure and prosperity of mankind--and in Irish myth, Aonghus was the god of love and youth.