Scottish Names for Boys

Attractive placename/surname with a somewhat aristocratic feel.

Historically interesting via the 1917 Balfour Declaration, which supported the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine.

Stronger and fresher than the original, though it may provoke the question, "Got a light?"

The final s turns this name into a manservant.

Traditionally pronounced "ming-iz" and thus the relationship to the jazzy Mingus, Menzies is an old Scottish surname related to the more common Manners.

Shows some promise via its connection to the growing interest in Ewan.

Most Americans would take the easy way out and spell it Willem, as in artist de Kooning and actor Dafoe.

An undiscovered place-name with an appealing o-sound ending.

If used at all these days, it would be to honor artist Jackson, whose first name would be far preferable.

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

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.