Scottish girls' names

  1. Torra
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "from the castle"
    • Description:

      Torra is a rare but very usable Scottish name for girls with a meaning related to royalty. A great name for a little princess.
  2. Una
    • Origin:

      Latin, Irish, or Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "one; lamb; happy"
    • Description:

      In an epic poem, the personification of truth, beauty, and unity; this ancient name is popular in several European countries but less common in the US. The Oona spelling is slightly more popular but Una sleeker.
  3. Vevina
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "sweet lady"
    • Description:

      This unusual name found in Scottish poetry would make a distinctive Gaelic pick.
  4. Yvaine
    • Origin:

      Female variation of Yvain or Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "evening star"
    • Description:

      A mix of Yvonne and Elaine, Yvaine was first noticed in the Neil Gaiman fantasy novel and then movie Stardust, in which Claire Danes played the 'fallen star' Yvaine. This In all its forms, one of the most classic Scottish names for girls is now attracting namer attention--just as that other Gaiman-inspired name, Coraline, did. Yvaine has a definite romantic, medieval charm. A small segment of namers are definitely taking notice.