Russian girls' names are often very beautiful and exotic but can work well in English speaking countries aswell, they could make a great choice for parents who are looking for something a bit different for their daughter.
Anastasia - A very extravegant and princessy name. I love the Russian diminuative Nastia aswell.
Ksenia - I think this name is really interesting, pretty and exotic.
Svetlana - A very interesting and exotic name that makes me think of an elegant, blonde woman.
Anya - An exotic twist on Anna or other An- names.
Elena/Yelena - Beautiful and exotic sounding names.
Ekaterina - A very intersting and exotic alternative to Katherine.
Katya - A diminuative of Ekaterina that could fit in well with a lot of trendy names.
Natalia - A beautiful, exotic twist on Natalie.
Natasha - A name that is quite popular in Britain and North America but is still very pretty.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Names beginning with M
For this blog there are more girls' names than boys' names. I wasn't sure how much I like M names untill I started working on this blog - I actually came up with quite a lot.
Girls:
Margaret - This name has a lovely old-fashioned feel to it. The nickname Meg is also very cute.
Megan - I think this Welsh form of Margaret is very spunky and cool.
Mairead - This is the Scottish form of Margaret and is pronounced (MY-red). I have always found it very interesting.
Mirren - This Scottish name has been gaining in popularity recently. I think it is very sweet and has a cool spunky feel to it.
Miriam - This name will definitely fit in with the trend of old-lady names. The nicknames Mim and Mirri are very cute.
Marsaili - This is an unusual Scottish name that is pronounced (MAR-si-lee). I have always thought it was very interesting and very pretty.
Maria -To me this name has always seemed exotic and beautiful.
Morag - This is another very interesting Scottish name.
Melanie - The film Sweet Home Alabama made me fall in love with this name.
Milena - I have heard several pronunciations of this name but my favorite is (Mee-LEN-ah). I think it is very exotic and very pretty.
Miranda - This is a Shakespearean name which has always seemed magical and mysterious to me.
Morven - I feel similarly about this name as I do about Megan. It is a Scottish name which was very popular for girls around my age.
Boys:
Matthew - This name is a timeless classic. It would have been my name if I was a boy.
Mark - I love the simplisity of this name, I also love how it feels modern but is a classic at the same time.
Martin - I think this name has a fresh, modern feel to it.
Malcolm - This is a gorgeous Scottish name which is very strong and intersting.
Magnus - This is a very strong and masculine name which is very interesting.
Girls:
Margaret - This name has a lovely old-fashioned feel to it. The nickname Meg is also very cute.
Megan - I think this Welsh form of Margaret is very spunky and cool.
Mairead - This is the Scottish form of Margaret and is pronounced (MY-red). I have always found it very interesting.
Mirren - This Scottish name has been gaining in popularity recently. I think it is very sweet and has a cool spunky feel to it.
Miriam - This name will definitely fit in with the trend of old-lady names. The nicknames Mim and Mirri are very cute.
Marsaili - This is an unusual Scottish name that is pronounced (MAR-si-lee). I have always thought it was very interesting and very pretty.
Maria -To me this name has always seemed exotic and beautiful.
Morag - This is another very interesting Scottish name.
Melanie - The film Sweet Home Alabama made me fall in love with this name.
Milena - I have heard several pronunciations of this name but my favorite is (Mee-LEN-ah). I think it is very exotic and very pretty.
Miranda - This is a Shakespearean name which has always seemed magical and mysterious to me.
Morven - I feel similarly about this name as I do about Megan. It is a Scottish name which was very popular for girls around my age.
Boys:
Matthew - This name is a timeless classic. It would have been my name if I was a boy.
Mark - I love the simplisity of this name, I also love how it feels modern but is a classic at the same time.
Martin - I think this name has a fresh, modern feel to it.
Malcolm - This is a gorgeous Scottish name which is very strong and intersting.
Magnus - This is a very strong and masculine name which is very interesting.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Old Lady Names
This blog is going to be a bit different from my usual blogs. Old Lady Names are cool just now and here is my list of old-fashioned names that I can see making a comeback. Some of these are making a comeback already and some I like better than others. I will but a * next to my favorites.
Agnes*
Audrey
Augusta
Beatrice
Christabel
Dolores
Diana*
Dorothy
Edith
Elspeth*
Esme*
Eudora
Eugenia
Evelyn
Florence*
Gladys*
Harriet
Ida
Iris
Ivy*
Jemima*
Josephine
June
Lilias
Mabel
Margaret*
Martha
Miriam*
Myrtle
Nora
Octavia
Pearl
Rosalind
Susannah*
Sylvia/Silvia
Violet
Wilhelmina*
Agnes*
Audrey
Augusta
Beatrice
Christabel
Dolores
Diana*
Dorothy
Edith
Elspeth*
Esme*
Eudora
Eugenia
Evelyn
Florence*
Gladys*
Harriet
Ida
Iris
Ivy*
Jemima*
Josephine
June
Lilias
Mabel
Margaret*
Martha
Miriam*
Myrtle
Nora
Octavia
Pearl
Rosalind
Susannah*
Sylvia/Silvia
Violet
Wilhelmina*
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Welsh Names
Ok so I've done a few blogs about Celtic names so here is the next one - Welsh names. I find Welsh names very interesting and they often have lovely meanings.
Here are my top tens!
Boys:
10. Bowen - This is a very strong and masculine sounding name that means 'son of Owen'.
9. Emrys - This is the Welsh form of Ambrose, I think it is very unusual and interesting.
8. Bryn - This name is very simple and very masculine sounding and means 'hill'.
7. Iestyn - This name is very cool and interesting, it's the Welsh form of Justin. It is pronounced (YES-tin).
6. Gawain - This is an ancient Welsh name that is featured in the Arthurian legends. I have always thought it was very cool and interesting.
5. Gwyn - This is a very short and simple name that means 'white, fair and blessed.'
4. Evan - This is an anglisized version of Iefan which is the Welsh form of John. I think it is very strong and masculine.
3. Dylan - I have always thought this name was very cool. It means 'great tide'.
2. Gareth - This is a very cool and manly name.
1. Rhys - This is a very cool and interesting name that means 'enthusiasm'.
Girls:
10. Eirlys - This is a very beautiful and interesting name that means 'snowdrop'.
9. Eira - This is a lovely short and sweet name which means 'snow'.
8. Gwyneira - This is a very intersting and beautiful name that means 'white snow'.
7. Cerys - This is a very pretty name that is quite popular where I live. It means 'love'.
6. Nia - This is a very simple and sweet name that means 'bright'. It would make a nice alternative to Mia.
5. Rhiannon - This is a very pretty and interesting name that means 'great queen'.
4. Gwyneth - This is a very interesting and pretty name that means 'fair, white and blessed.'
3. Megan - This is the Welsh form of Margaret. I think it is very cute and spunky.
2. Carys - This is another form of Cerys which also means 'love'.
1. Seren - This is a very cool and interesting name which means 'star'.
Here are my top tens!
Boys:
10. Bowen - This is a very strong and masculine sounding name that means 'son of Owen'.
9. Emrys - This is the Welsh form of Ambrose, I think it is very unusual and interesting.
8. Bryn - This name is very simple and very masculine sounding and means 'hill'.
7. Iestyn - This name is very cool and interesting, it's the Welsh form of Justin. It is pronounced (YES-tin).
6. Gawain - This is an ancient Welsh name that is featured in the Arthurian legends. I have always thought it was very cool and interesting.
5. Gwyn - This is a very short and simple name that means 'white, fair and blessed.'
4. Evan - This is an anglisized version of Iefan which is the Welsh form of John. I think it is very strong and masculine.
3. Dylan - I have always thought this name was very cool. It means 'great tide'.
2. Gareth - This is a very cool and manly name.
1. Rhys - This is a very cool and interesting name that means 'enthusiasm'.
Girls:
10. Eirlys - This is a very beautiful and interesting name that means 'snowdrop'.
9. Eira - This is a lovely short and sweet name which means 'snow'.
8. Gwyneira - This is a very intersting and beautiful name that means 'white snow'.
7. Cerys - This is a very pretty name that is quite popular where I live. It means 'love'.
6. Nia - This is a very simple and sweet name that means 'bright'. It would make a nice alternative to Mia.
5. Rhiannon - This is a very pretty and interesting name that means 'great queen'.
4. Gwyneth - This is a very interesting and pretty name that means 'fair, white and blessed.'
3. Megan - This is the Welsh form of Margaret. I think it is very cute and spunky.
2. Carys - This is another form of Cerys which also means 'love'.
1. Seren - This is a very cool and interesting name which means 'star'.
Friday, January 28, 2011
L names - finally!
Sorry for the delay guys but it's time for my blog on L names!
Girls:
Lisbeth - I think this name is a very pretty and interesting alternative to Elizabeth.
Linnea - (Pron. lin-AY-ah) This is a very pretty Scandanavian name that I have always found interesting.
Lorraine - Some people may think this name is a bit dated but I think it is very pretty and interesting.
Lauren - Eventhough this name is very popular I still really like it. It is very simple and pretty.
Layla - I have always found this name exotic and beautiful.
Lexi - I think this name is really cute as a nickname for Alexandra but it works on its own too.
Laney - Again I prefer this name as a nickname and have loved it ever since I watche She's All That.
Boys:
Lachlan - My cousin named her son this. I think it is very cute and interesting.
Liam - I love Irish names and this is one of my favorites, I think it is very cool and handsom.
Lee - I love the simplicity of this name and it has always seemed really cool to me. I don't mind it for a girl either.
Leo - I like how short and sweet this name is. It is very cool and handsome.
Levi - This name does kind of remind me of jeans but I think it is very interesting and cool.
Girls:
Lisbeth - I think this name is a very pretty and interesting alternative to Elizabeth.
Linnea - (Pron. lin-AY-ah) This is a very pretty Scandanavian name that I have always found interesting.
Lorraine - Some people may think this name is a bit dated but I think it is very pretty and interesting.
Lauren - Eventhough this name is very popular I still really like it. It is very simple and pretty.
Layla - I have always found this name exotic and beautiful.
Lexi - I think this name is really cute as a nickname for Alexandra but it works on its own too.
Laney - Again I prefer this name as a nickname and have loved it ever since I watche She's All That.
Boys:
Lachlan - My cousin named her son this. I think it is very cute and interesting.
Liam - I love Irish names and this is one of my favorites, I think it is very cool and handsom.
Lee - I love the simplicity of this name and it has always seemed really cool to me. I don't mind it for a girl either.
Leo - I like how short and sweet this name is. It is very cool and handsome.
Levi - This name does kind of remind me of jeans but I think it is very interesting and cool.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Less Popular Scottish Names!
All of the names included in this blog were given to babies in Scotland in 2010. Some of them were only given to one baby. I'm not going to include all the names in the blog, only the ones which I find most interesting. Once again there will be more boys' names than girls' names.
Girls:
Mhairi - This is a form of Mary which is pronounced (VAH-ree). It used to be my favorite girls' name and I still quite like it.
Ailish - This name is pronounced (AY-lish) and is a Scottish form of Alice. It has really been growing on me lately - I find it very interesting.
Mairead - This name is pronounced (MY-red) and is the Scottish form of Margaret. I know a few Maireads and I have always found it really interesting.
Lorna - This is a very pretty name which means 'fox'. It is definitely and old-lady name but I'd love to see it making a comeback. It would make a nice alternative to Lauren or Laura.
Ainsley - Ainsley is one of the only unisex names that I prefer for girls. It's naot really my usual style as it seems a bit trendy but I really like it.
Arabella - This is a medieval Scottish name which is probably a variant of Anabel. I think it is very princessy sounding and would make a lovely alternative to Isabella.
Ishbel - This is a Scottish form of Isabel. It is an old-lady name to me but I think it could make a comeback because the names Isabel and Isabella are so popular.
Morag - This name always reminds me of the Katie-Morag children's books. I have a friend called Morag and she really made me like the name.
Aela - I think this name is gorgeous. I know a little baby Aela and my friend has just chosen this name for her new puppy.
Kenna - This is a female form of Kenneth. I think it is cool and spunky sounding and will fit in well with a lot of trendy names.
Marsaili - This name is pronounced (MAR-si-lee) and it has been one of my favourites for a long time. I think it is very pretty and interesting.
Boys:
Alistair - Eventhough Alistair didn't make it onto the last list, it is still quite popular. It is the Scottish form of Alexander and means 'defender of men'. I think it is very stong and masculine.
Stuart - This has been one of my favourites for a long time. I think it is very strong and handsom.
Duncan - I have two cousins called Duncan and eventhough it's not on the most popular list it is still relatively common. It is very strong sounding.
Mackenzie - Eventhough I really dislike this name for girls I think it is quite cool for a boy.
Keir - (Keer) This name comes from a Scottish surname which meant 'rough wet ground'. I met a boy called Keir once and I have always thought that it was interesting.
Douglas - This was my great-grandfather's name and I think that's why I've always had a soft spot for it. I think it is very masculine.
Ian - I am surprised that this name isn't more popular because I know loads of Ians. It is the Scottish form of John and it has always been one of my favorites. I can easily imagine my child being called Ian.
Neil - This name might seem a bit dated to some people but I would like to see it rise in popularity again. I think it is very interesting and I like it's simplicity.
Lennox - I think this name sounds really cool and strong. I can really imagine a celebrity naming their baby Lennox.
Cailean - This is the first of the really unusual names on this list. It is pronounce (KA-len) and I think it is very intersting but I think it would be mixed up with Calum a lot.
Nairn - This is a Scottish place name which I think makes a really cool first name.
Gavin - I am surprised that this name isn't more popular. I think it is very strong and masculine.
Murdo - This really is an old-man name but I think it has the potential to make a comeback. I think it would be cool to meet a baby Murdo.
Dougal - This name means 'dark stranger'. In Scotland it is suposed to be good luck it the first person to visit you at the start of a new year is a dark stranger, so maybe Dougal is a lucky name.
Malcolm - This is a really cool name that was used by Shakespeare in Macbeth. I have a really good friend called Malcolm which really makes me love the name.
Calder - This name is mostly just a surname but I think it works well as a first name too.
Eachann - This name is pronounce (EK-in) and means 'brown Horse'.
Fionnlagh - This name is pronounce (FEW-lah) and means 'white warrior'.
Coinneach - I would pronounce this name (CON-ick) and it means handsome.
Ranald - This is the Scottish form of Reynold and I think it's really cool, strong and masculine.
Seamus - This is a Scottish form of James and is pronounced (SHAY-mus).
Seonaidh - Tuesday on formspring drew my attention to this name. It is pronounced (SHAW-nay) and I think it is really cool.
Seoras - This is the Scottish form of George and is pronounced (SHAW-rus). I have always thought it was very handsome.
Sorley - This name means 'summer traveller'. It seems very old-fashioned but I'd love to see it making a comeback. I think a baby called Sorley would be so cute.
Campbell - This is another Scottish surname which I think works really well as a first name.
Girls:
Mhairi - This is a form of Mary which is pronounced (VAH-ree). It used to be my favorite girls' name and I still quite like it.
Ailish - This name is pronounced (AY-lish) and is a Scottish form of Alice. It has really been growing on me lately - I find it very interesting.
Mairead - This name is pronounced (MY-red) and is the Scottish form of Margaret. I know a few Maireads and I have always found it really interesting.
Lorna - This is a very pretty name which means 'fox'. It is definitely and old-lady name but I'd love to see it making a comeback. It would make a nice alternative to Lauren or Laura.
Ainsley - Ainsley is one of the only unisex names that I prefer for girls. It's naot really my usual style as it seems a bit trendy but I really like it.
Arabella - This is a medieval Scottish name which is probably a variant of Anabel. I think it is very princessy sounding and would make a lovely alternative to Isabella.
Ishbel - This is a Scottish form of Isabel. It is an old-lady name to me but I think it could make a comeback because the names Isabel and Isabella are so popular.
Morag - This name always reminds me of the Katie-Morag children's books. I have a friend called Morag and she really made me like the name.
Aela - I think this name is gorgeous. I know a little baby Aela and my friend has just chosen this name for her new puppy.
Kenna - This is a female form of Kenneth. I think it is cool and spunky sounding and will fit in well with a lot of trendy names.
Marsaili - This name is pronounced (MAR-si-lee) and it has been one of my favourites for a long time. I think it is very pretty and interesting.
Boys:
Alistair - Eventhough Alistair didn't make it onto the last list, it is still quite popular. It is the Scottish form of Alexander and means 'defender of men'. I think it is very stong and masculine.
Stuart - This has been one of my favourites for a long time. I think it is very strong and handsom.
Duncan - I have two cousins called Duncan and eventhough it's not on the most popular list it is still relatively common. It is very strong sounding.
Mackenzie - Eventhough I really dislike this name for girls I think it is quite cool for a boy.
Keir - (Keer) This name comes from a Scottish surname which meant 'rough wet ground'. I met a boy called Keir once and I have always thought that it was interesting.
Douglas - This was my great-grandfather's name and I think that's why I've always had a soft spot for it. I think it is very masculine.
Ian - I am surprised that this name isn't more popular because I know loads of Ians. It is the Scottish form of John and it has always been one of my favorites. I can easily imagine my child being called Ian.
Neil - This name might seem a bit dated to some people but I would like to see it rise in popularity again. I think it is very interesting and I like it's simplicity.
Lennox - I think this name sounds really cool and strong. I can really imagine a celebrity naming their baby Lennox.
Cailean - This is the first of the really unusual names on this list. It is pronounce (KA-len) and I think it is very intersting but I think it would be mixed up with Calum a lot.
Nairn - This is a Scottish place name which I think makes a really cool first name.
Gavin - I am surprised that this name isn't more popular. I think it is very strong and masculine.
Murdo - This really is an old-man name but I think it has the potential to make a comeback. I think it would be cool to meet a baby Murdo.
Dougal - This name means 'dark stranger'. In Scotland it is suposed to be good luck it the first person to visit you at the start of a new year is a dark stranger, so maybe Dougal is a lucky name.
Malcolm - This is a really cool name that was used by Shakespeare in Macbeth. I have a really good friend called Malcolm which really makes me love the name.
Calder - This name is mostly just a surname but I think it works well as a first name too.
Eachann - This name is pronounce (EK-in) and means 'brown Horse'.
Fionnlagh - This name is pronounce (FEW-lah) and means 'white warrior'.
Coinneach - I would pronounce this name (CON-ick) and it means handsome.
Ranald - This is the Scottish form of Reynold and I think it's really cool, strong and masculine.
Seamus - This is a Scottish form of James and is pronounced (SHAY-mus).
Seonaidh - Tuesday on formspring drew my attention to this name. It is pronounced (SHAW-nay) and I think it is really cool.
Seoras - This is the Scottish form of George and is pronounced (SHAW-rus). I have always thought it was very handsome.
Sorley - This name means 'summer traveller'. It seems very old-fashioned but I'd love to see it making a comeback. I think a baby called Sorley would be so cute.
Campbell - This is another Scottish surname which I think works really well as a first name.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Scottish Names - Most Popular
I have been wanting to do a blog on Scottish names for a while. I love so many Scottish names that I know I can't fit them all in one blog.
I decided to start by looking at the list of all the names given in Scotland in 2010 to find out which Scottish names are most popular for Scottish babies.
Scottish girls' names are quite popular but not nearly as popular as the boys' names. I have the 15 most popular for you:
15. Rhona - Rhona is the name of a Scottish island. It is more popular for older people but I think it would be cute for a baby.
14. Brogan - I think this sounds like a boys' name but it is much more popular for girls. It comes from the gaelic word for shoe.
13. Bonnie - Bonnie is a Scottish word meaning pretty and I think it makes a cute name.
12. Morven - Morven is a Scottish place name meaning 'big gap'. It was quite popular for girls around my age but it is less popular now.
11. Fiona - This name was also very popular for girls around my age and also older women, it's not as popular now but I know heaps of Fionas. It's very pretty and it means 'fair'.
10. Mairi - Pronounce (MAH-ree) this is the Sottish form of Mary. Again this one is more popular for older people but I don't think it will ever go out of fashion.
9. Catriona - This is one of my favorite ever names. It is the Scottish form of Catherine.
8. Ailsa - This name comes from the name of a small Scottish island. I know people of all ages with this name and think it is very pretty and sophisticated.
7. Kirsty - This is the Scottish form of Christine. It is very popular for people my age and younger.
6. Mirren - This name has become popular again recently, I know a few little Mirrens. It means 'little Mary'.
5. Iona - This name is another one that is becoming very popular - it is on the top 100 this year. It is the name of a Scottish island. I have a little cousin named Iona and I think it's very pretty.
4. Orla - This is a very pretty name of Scottish and Irish origin which means golden.
3. Skye - This is another Scottish island name that has become very popular lately.
2. Eilidh - This name is pronouced (AY-lee). It is the Scottish form of Helen and is one of my favorite girls' names.
1. Isla - This name is number 5 on the Scottish top 100 for 2010. It has been around for a while and has been stedily rising in popularity. It comes from the name of the Scottish island Islay. It is my favorite girls' name right now.
Scottish boys' names are a lot more popular than the girls' names. They are not only popular in Scotland but all over the world. I have the 30 most popular for you and I'm sure you'll recognise some of them.
30. Fergus - I really love this name - I think it is so strong and masculine. It means 'man of vigour'.
29. Alan - Alan has many different origins including Scottish and possibly means 'little rock'.
28. Ruaridh - This name is pronounced (ROO-ree) I really like it and think it is very hamdsome. It means 'red king'.
27. Lachlan - This name originated as a nickname for someone from Norway. I really like it and think it is very interesting. My cousin named her son Lachlan and I've liked it even more since then.
26. Struan - I am surprised that this name made it on to this list as I always thought it was quite unusual. I really like it though and would love to meet a baby Struan.
25. Hamish - This is a Scottish form of James and I really like it. I think it sounds very Scottish and very interesting.
24. Gregor - This is one of my favorites from this list. It is the Scottish form of Gregory and I think it is very strong and masuline.
23. Taylor - This name comes from a Scottish surname. It is becoming more popular for girls now but it is still popular for boys in Scotland which is great because I like it for a boy.
22. Kenzie - This is a short form of MacKenzie. I don't really like it - I think it is very trendy sounding.
21. Craig - Craig means rock or crag. I think it is very strong and masculine.
20. Blair - This is another name that I am glad is still more popularfor boys here because I don't like it for girls. It means battlefeild.
19. Ewan - A lot of people will probably think of Ewan MacGregor when they hear this name. I know a lot of Ewans but have never really cared for the name.
18. Brodie - This is a Scottish place name. I think it is quite interesting but I'm not sure that it would age well.
17. Arran - This is the name of a Scottish island. I really like it - I think it is very strong and masculine. I have a little cousin named Arran.
16. Angus - I think this name is very strong and masculine. It possibly means 'one stregnth'.
15. Harris - Harris is the name of a Scottish island. I think it is very masculine sounding and sounds like a much cooler version of Harry.
14. Murray - A lot of people might think that this name is a bit old-fashioned but it i still quite popular here and I really like it. It is a surname name and I have a cousin called Murray.
13. Scott - Scott means someone from Scotland. It is very popular for boys my age and younger. I like how strong and simple it is.
12. Euan - Euan is an alternative spelling of Ewan. I prefer the Euan spelling.
11. Calum - Calum is one of my favorite names. It is very popular and it means 'dove'.
10. Fraser - This was originally a Scottish surname. It is very strong and masculine sounding.
9. Ross - Another Scottish surname name. I like how it is short and simple but still stong sounding.
8. Archie - This is a short form of Archibald. It used to sound like an old man name to me but I have recently met a baby Archie and I now think it is very cute.
7. Rory - Rory is a form of Ruaridh so it means 'red king'. I prefer Ruaridh but I still think it is cool.
6. Callum - This is the more popular spelling of Callum eventhough both spellings are in the top 100. If both spellings were combined Callum would be number 5 on the top names list.
5. Kyle - This name comes from a Scottish surname. I never used to like it but it has been growing on me lately.
4. Finlay - Finlay means 'white Warrior'. It is quite old fashioned but it is becoming more popular again.
3. Cameron - Cameron comes from a Scottish surname and means 'crooked nose'. I used to love it but I'm not so keen on it anymore. It's still a good name though.
2. Logan - This name will always remind me of Veronica Mars. I really like it - it is very strong.
1. Lewis - This name is number 2 on the scottish top names list. It is the name of a Scottish island and I am really starting to like it. It is very very popular and I have known a lot of Lewis's.
I decided to start by looking at the list of all the names given in Scotland in 2010 to find out which Scottish names are most popular for Scottish babies.
Scottish girls' names are quite popular but not nearly as popular as the boys' names. I have the 15 most popular for you:
15. Rhona - Rhona is the name of a Scottish island. It is more popular for older people but I think it would be cute for a baby.
14. Brogan - I think this sounds like a boys' name but it is much more popular for girls. It comes from the gaelic word for shoe.
13. Bonnie - Bonnie is a Scottish word meaning pretty and I think it makes a cute name.
12. Morven - Morven is a Scottish place name meaning 'big gap'. It was quite popular for girls around my age but it is less popular now.
11. Fiona - This name was also very popular for girls around my age and also older women, it's not as popular now but I know heaps of Fionas. It's very pretty and it means 'fair'.
10. Mairi - Pronounce (MAH-ree) this is the Sottish form of Mary. Again this one is more popular for older people but I don't think it will ever go out of fashion.
9. Catriona - This is one of my favorite ever names. It is the Scottish form of Catherine.
8. Ailsa - This name comes from the name of a small Scottish island. I know people of all ages with this name and think it is very pretty and sophisticated.
7. Kirsty - This is the Scottish form of Christine. It is very popular for people my age and younger.
6. Mirren - This name has become popular again recently, I know a few little Mirrens. It means 'little Mary'.
5. Iona - This name is another one that is becoming very popular - it is on the top 100 this year. It is the name of a Scottish island. I have a little cousin named Iona and I think it's very pretty.
4. Orla - This is a very pretty name of Scottish and Irish origin which means golden.
3. Skye - This is another Scottish island name that has become very popular lately.
2. Eilidh - This name is pronouced (AY-lee). It is the Scottish form of Helen and is one of my favorite girls' names.
1. Isla - This name is number 5 on the Scottish top 100 for 2010. It has been around for a while and has been stedily rising in popularity. It comes from the name of the Scottish island Islay. It is my favorite girls' name right now.
Scottish boys' names are a lot more popular than the girls' names. They are not only popular in Scotland but all over the world. I have the 30 most popular for you and I'm sure you'll recognise some of them.
30. Fergus - I really love this name - I think it is so strong and masculine. It means 'man of vigour'.
29. Alan - Alan has many different origins including Scottish and possibly means 'little rock'.
28. Ruaridh - This name is pronounced (ROO-ree) I really like it and think it is very hamdsome. It means 'red king'.
27. Lachlan - This name originated as a nickname for someone from Norway. I really like it and think it is very interesting. My cousin named her son Lachlan and I've liked it even more since then.
26. Struan - I am surprised that this name made it on to this list as I always thought it was quite unusual. I really like it though and would love to meet a baby Struan.
25. Hamish - This is a Scottish form of James and I really like it. I think it sounds very Scottish and very interesting.
24. Gregor - This is one of my favorites from this list. It is the Scottish form of Gregory and I think it is very strong and masuline.
23. Taylor - This name comes from a Scottish surname. It is becoming more popular for girls now but it is still popular for boys in Scotland which is great because I like it for a boy.
22. Kenzie - This is a short form of MacKenzie. I don't really like it - I think it is very trendy sounding.
21. Craig - Craig means rock or crag. I think it is very strong and masculine.
20. Blair - This is another name that I am glad is still more popularfor boys here because I don't like it for girls. It means battlefeild.
19. Ewan - A lot of people will probably think of Ewan MacGregor when they hear this name. I know a lot of Ewans but have never really cared for the name.
18. Brodie - This is a Scottish place name. I think it is quite interesting but I'm not sure that it would age well.
17. Arran - This is the name of a Scottish island. I really like it - I think it is very strong and masculine. I have a little cousin named Arran.
16. Angus - I think this name is very strong and masculine. It possibly means 'one stregnth'.
15. Harris - Harris is the name of a Scottish island. I think it is very masculine sounding and sounds like a much cooler version of Harry.
14. Murray - A lot of people might think that this name is a bit old-fashioned but it i still quite popular here and I really like it. It is a surname name and I have a cousin called Murray.
13. Scott - Scott means someone from Scotland. It is very popular for boys my age and younger. I like how strong and simple it is.
12. Euan - Euan is an alternative spelling of Ewan. I prefer the Euan spelling.
11. Calum - Calum is one of my favorite names. It is very popular and it means 'dove'.
10. Fraser - This was originally a Scottish surname. It is very strong and masculine sounding.
9. Ross - Another Scottish surname name. I like how it is short and simple but still stong sounding.
8. Archie - This is a short form of Archibald. It used to sound like an old man name to me but I have recently met a baby Archie and I now think it is very cute.
7. Rory - Rory is a form of Ruaridh so it means 'red king'. I prefer Ruaridh but I still think it is cool.
6. Callum - This is the more popular spelling of Callum eventhough both spellings are in the top 100. If both spellings were combined Callum would be number 5 on the top names list.
5. Kyle - This name comes from a Scottish surname. I never used to like it but it has been growing on me lately.
4. Finlay - Finlay means 'white Warrior'. It is quite old fashioned but it is becoming more popular again.
3. Cameron - Cameron comes from a Scottish surname and means 'crooked nose'. I used to love it but I'm not so keen on it anymore. It's still a good name though.
2. Logan - This name will always remind me of Veronica Mars. I really like it - it is very strong.
1. Lewis - This name is number 2 on the scottish top names list. It is the name of a Scottish island and I am really starting to like it. It is very very popular and I have known a lot of Lewis's.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
K Names!!!!
I know a lot of people think K names are really trendy but I've managed to kind a few that don't seem trendy and that I really like.
Boys:
Kevin - This is an Irish name (and we all know how much I love those). I think it's really cool and very masculine.
Kai - This is a very cool and fresh sounding Hawiian name that I came across only recently.
Kellan - The first time I heard his name was from the actor Kellan Lutz and I immediately thought it was really cool.
Girls:
Kerensa - This name is interesting, feminine and has an amazing meaning - what more could you ask for.
Kelsa - This is one of my best friend's names and she is the only Kelsa I have ever met. I love the fact that it is really unusual but doesn't sound weird or made-up.
Katherine - I used to like Catherine better but I have changed my mind to Katherine mainly because I love the nickname Katie.
Katia - This was the name of my lovely Spanish flatmate last year and she really made me love it. It is exotic and beautiful!
Boys:
Kevin - This is an Irish name (and we all know how much I love those). I think it's really cool and very masculine.
Kai - This is a very cool and fresh sounding Hawiian name that I came across only recently.
Kellan - The first time I heard his name was from the actor Kellan Lutz and I immediately thought it was really cool.
Girls:
Kerensa - This name is interesting, feminine and has an amazing meaning - what more could you ask for.
Kelsa - This is one of my best friend's names and she is the only Kelsa I have ever met. I love the fact that it is really unusual but doesn't sound weird or made-up.
Katherine - I used to like Catherine better but I have changed my mind to Katherine mainly because I love the nickname Katie.
Katia - This was the name of my lovely Spanish flatmate last year and she really made me love it. It is exotic and beautiful!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
J names!
J names are not really among my favorites - especially for girls but there are some that I like and find very interesting.
Boys names:
James - This name is strong, masculine and classic and can never go wrong.
John - I feel similarly about this name as I do about James. I think this one gets a bit of bad press as some people think it is dull or boring but I think it is great! It's also one of my best friends' names (which may make me a bit biased) and he says that he really likes it.
Jared - I think this name is very cool and interesting. It is unusual but not unheard of which may make it the perfect name for people who are worried about popularity.
Jenson - I have started liking this name a lot recently. It is very cool and fresh sounding. The formula 1 driver Jenson Button is definitely causing it to grow in popularity.
Jeremy - The Vampire Diaries has really made me start liking this name. It is definitely due a comeback!
Jackson - This one isn't really my style but it has been growing on me lately. I think it has a cool edgy sound to it.
Girls:
Jemima - Ok so I'll get the most controversial one over and done with quickly. A lot of people don't like this one and think it is dated. Eventhough I agree that it is dated I think it may be almost ready for a comeback - you would have to be pretty brave to use it.
Jennifer - I have always liked this name especially with the nickname Jenny. I also like the traditional spelling Jenifer.
Jenna - This like Jennifer is Cornish name - which quite surprised me. Some people think it is dated but I think it is cute and spunky!
Jocelyn - I think this is a very classy and sophisticated name that will age very well.
Joanna - I have always liked this name - it is very pretty and will age well. I love the nicknames Jo and Joey.
Boys names:
James - This name is strong, masculine and classic and can never go wrong.
John - I feel similarly about this name as I do about James. I think this one gets a bit of bad press as some people think it is dull or boring but I think it is great! It's also one of my best friends' names (which may make me a bit biased) and he says that he really likes it.
Jared - I think this name is very cool and interesting. It is unusual but not unheard of which may make it the perfect name for people who are worried about popularity.
Jenson - I have started liking this name a lot recently. It is very cool and fresh sounding. The formula 1 driver Jenson Button is definitely causing it to grow in popularity.
Jeremy - The Vampire Diaries has really made me start liking this name. It is definitely due a comeback!
Jackson - This one isn't really my style but it has been growing on me lately. I think it has a cool edgy sound to it.
Girls:
Jemima - Ok so I'll get the most controversial one over and done with quickly. A lot of people don't like this one and think it is dated. Eventhough I agree that it is dated I think it may be almost ready for a comeback - you would have to be pretty brave to use it.
Jennifer - I have always liked this name especially with the nickname Jenny. I also like the traditional spelling Jenifer.
Jenna - This like Jennifer is Cornish name - which quite surprised me. Some people think it is dated but I think it is cute and spunky!
Jocelyn - I think this is a very classy and sophisticated name that will age very well.
Joanna - I have always liked this name - it is very pretty and will age well. I love the nicknames Jo and Joey.
Names beginning with I!
Some of my favorite girls' names begin with I but I like very few I names for boys so this is going to be quite an uneven blog - but that doesn't matter!
Boys:
Ian - This is the only I name on my list for boys and it is one of my favorites. It is the Scottish name of John and even though it is really popluar I still love it. I think it is simple yet very stong sounding. The spelling Iain is also popular where I live but I prefer the more straight forward Ian spelling.
Ivo - I think names that end in O are seriously cool and this one is no exception!
Girls:
Isla - Number one favorite girls name!!!! I think this name is very pretty and feminine while still being refresingly simple. It is a Scottish name that comes from the name of the island of Islay!
Iona - Another Scottish island name. This name seems to be coming back into fashion in Scotland at the moment and I can see why, it is interesting and pretty. I have a cousin called Iona so the name makes me think of her (she is very cute!).
Iris - Old lady names are cool again and Iris is definitely due for a comeback. It is pretty, feminine and has a cool vintage feel to it.
Ivy - Ivy also fits in with the trend of old lady names but it sounds fresh and modern at the same time.
Ivanna - This names sounds beautiful and exotic to me.
Imelda - This is an Italian name with a very cool old-fashioned edge to it.
Ilaria - Another beautiful Italian name. It is very interesting and exotic but I do have a bit of a problem picturing it on an English speaking person. It would be a great name for a baby with Italian roots!
Boys:
Ian - This is the only I name on my list for boys and it is one of my favorites. It is the Scottish name of John and even though it is really popluar I still love it. I think it is simple yet very stong sounding. The spelling Iain is also popular where I live but I prefer the more straight forward Ian spelling.
Ivo - I think names that end in O are seriously cool and this one is no exception!
Girls:
Isla - Number one favorite girls name!!!! I think this name is very pretty and feminine while still being refresingly simple. It is a Scottish name that comes from the name of the island of Islay!
Iona - Another Scottish island name. This name seems to be coming back into fashion in Scotland at the moment and I can see why, it is interesting and pretty. I have a cousin called Iona so the name makes me think of her (she is very cute!).
Iris - Old lady names are cool again and Iris is definitely due for a comeback. It is pretty, feminine and has a cool vintage feel to it.
Ivy - Ivy also fits in with the trend of old lady names but it sounds fresh and modern at the same time.
Ivanna - This names sounds beautiful and exotic to me.
Imelda - This is an Italian name with a very cool old-fashioned edge to it.
Ilaria - Another beautiful Italian name. It is very interesting and exotic but I do have a bit of a problem picturing it on an English speaking person. It would be a great name for a baby with Italian roots!
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