The name Caitir is said to have been derived from a misinterpretation of the gaelic name Caitrìona. It was taken to mean Caitir Fhiona, thus giving way to Caitir as a given name.
Caitir is also the Scottish version of Catherine. Caitir was also once thought to be the Scottish version of Clarissa,until it was discovered that it was anglicised and actually etymologically unrelated. The meaning of Caitir is ‘pure in nature.
Pronunciation of Caitir
You pronounce Caitir like this: KAH tcheer
Popularity of Caitir
Caitir was not among the 2018 most popular girls names in Scotland according to the latest government statistics
Caitir is not ranked in the top 100 of general baby name charts. It is estimated that 300 people have the name Caitir, which is less than 1% of world population at this time.
Seonag, pronounced “shuh-nog” or “shawn-og,” might not be as widely recognised as other Scottish names, but it holds a hidden gem-like quality, radiating Gaelic charm and timeless elegance. Let’s explore the history, meaning, and potential appeal of this unique name for a Scottish girl.
Meaning and Origin
Seonag boasts a rich Gaelic heritage, stemming from the Old Gaelic name “Siânnait.” This ancient name further traces its roots back to the Brittonic “Senēta,” carrying the powerful meaning of “blessed” or “godlike.” Seonag evolved through the Middle Gaelic “Seònaid,” eventually settling into its modern form. Interestingly, Seonag shares a common ancestor with the Irish name Siobhán, both drawing strength from their shared Brittonic heritage.
The core meaning of “blessed” or “godlike” imbues Seonag with a sense of grace, divine favor, and good fortune. This powerful meaning adds a layer of depth and significance to the name. Additionally, some associate Seonag with the Gaelic word “seòl,” meaning “sail,” evoking images of the vast Scottish coastline and a spirit of adventure. These combined interpretations paint a picture of a blessed and adventurous individual, qualities many parents might find desirable for their daughter.
Seonag is from the Gaelic word “seòl,” meaning “sail
The name Seonag is the Scottish form of Joan or Jane. It is pronounced “SHO-nak.” Another common variant of Seonag is Shona. Seonag is Gaelic and Scottish in origin. The meaning of Seonag is “God is gracious.”
Popularity
Government statistics do not give a high rating for the popularity of Seonag. It did not appear in the top 100 names for girls in Scotland in 2017.
Other Appearances of Seonag
There is a book that was written entirely in Scottish Gaelic called Feur Buidhe an t-Samhraidh (or Yellow Summer Grass in English). One of the characters is a musician named Seonag. She and her friend Colman need to find their way after getting lost from their band’s tour through America.
Seonag MacDhùghaill NicLaomainn is the Scottish form of Johann Lamont. Johann Lamont had a long political career in Scotland. She served as the Leader of the Scottish Labour Party from 2011 to 2014.
Athol is a Scottish name that originally comes from an Earldom in the Scottish Highlands. Today it is a district in Scotland forms the northern part of Perth and Kinross. This Earldom is the home of the Duke of Athol, who is the only person in the UK allowed to have his own army. The first person to hold the title, and thus the name Athol was Matad, Earl of Athol.
Meaning of the Name
The meaning of Athol can be traced back to Ath-fhotla, which is an Old Irish word for New Ireland. The area was settled by the Gaelic people during the middle ages, who took over the land from the Picts. Upon settling the land, they renamed it to reflect their heritage.
Popularity
Athol was not in the top 100 girls’ names in Scotland in 2018.
Famous People and Places Called Athol
In addition to the various Dukes and Earls of Athol, the name Athol has also been given to several towns around the globe, including Athol, Massachuttes. Outside of Scottland, the best known Athol is Athol Fugard, a South African playwright. The popularity of Athol is not particularly high, but it is a strong name with a rich history.
Variations of the Scottish name Finella are many, some of the forms being Fenella, Finele, Fionnuala, and Finnguala. The meaning of Finella is somewhat as disputed as the existence of the legendary woman who bore it, namely Lady Finella (c. 950-995). While some assert Finella denotes “white shoulders,” others contend it rather derives from a Scottish word that means “white swan.”
The Popularity of Finella
2017 census indicates Finella’s popularity, perhaps to the chagrin of a sector of patriotic Scots, is next to nil, not even making it into the top 100.
Historical Usages of Finella
Intriguingly, a seldomly-discovered-alive species of marine snail housed in a usually white, whorled shell is named Finella pupoides. Unlike Cambridgeshire’s Finella of Queens Road, Den Finella, and Finella HillI, the pale color may be the reason for the snail’s nomen rather than after Lady Finella. Ironically enough, though, this Scottish noblewoman, who allegedly diverted King Kenneth II away from a hunt to assassinate him and thus avenge her only son’s slaying as well as to satisfy the political reasons of co-conspirators, leapt over a waterfall to evade pursuers and consequently died.
The name Griselda is a feminine name with German origins, that is used primarily in English and Scottish.
The Scottish variant for this name is “Grizel.” The meaning of Griselda derives from Germanic elements “gris” and “hild,” which translates to “grey battle” or “dark battle.”
After stories were written on Patient Griselda and a version called “The Clerk’s Tale,” the name and its variants grew popular in Scotland. The name also became associated with patience and was by both commoners and the nobility.
Public People with the name Griselda
Lady Grizel Baillie, aside from bearing a variation of the name “Griselda” in her own name, wrote many Scottish songs and had one of her works reprinted by the Scottish Honor Society in 1911. Now, in Scotland, “Grizel” often becomes “Grace” or “Zelda.”
Some famous people with the name include: Griselda Pollock, Griselda Kristina, and Griselda Allan. As of 2017, however, the popularity of Griselda as a Scottish name was not very high.
Coming from Scottish origins, the name Malmuira is a very unique name for a baby girl. There are multiple variations of Malmuira, such as Malmurie and Malmuria.
The meaning of Malmuira is “dark-skinned beauty”.
Traits of People Called Malmuira
People with this name are known to be very thoughtful, understanding, knowledgeable, and are very aware of the bigger picture. They tend to be introspective and introverted. People with the name Malmuira are likely to be philosophers, scholars, and teachers. People with this name have a deep yearning to travel and adventure. They want to live their own life, and not be burdened by tradition.
Popularity of Malmuira
Malmuira is not a popular girls’ name. It was not on the 100 most popular baby girls’ names in Scotland in 2017. It’s not been on the top 1000 girls’ names from 1900 to 2016. This beautiful name is a hidden gem that is not widely known.
Maretta is an English-Scottish take on the Gaelic English and Scottish name Mairead. It’s also short for Margaret.
Mary is a close English name as well. Not to be confused with the cities named Marietta.The meaning of Maretta in Latin it means, Star of the Sea. In Hebrew, sea of bitterness. In French, pregnant mother and an old Greek, Pearl.
The name Maretta became less popular during 16th and 18th century but the popularity of Maretta is growing again. Queen Margaret of Scotland (1045 to 1093) was at times called the “Pearl of Scotland”.
Way back in the day, surnames were away to place people together by location of origin clan affiliation and in some cases physical characteristics. Many names today can be traced back to Ireland and Britain making it easier to connect people to their ancestry.
Famous People Called Maretta
Famous people with the name close to Maretta’s include Marietta DePrima, Marietta Taylor and Marietta Georgia.
The beautiful but simple baby name Kenzy is from a Scottish origin and is a nickname for the name Mckenzie.
The meaning of Kenzy is “the fair one”.
People with this name are typically humble, kind, and they hate being controlled and restricted by traditional social standards. Sometimes people with this name give way too much, and end up hurting themselves in the long run.
Popularity
The popularity of Kenzy skyrocketed in the mid 2000’s and decreased in 2015. In 2017, there were 5 baby girls with the name Kenzy in Scotland.
Famous people/ television characters with the name Kenzy.
Kenzie Calhoun – She is one of the main female characters on the television show Waterloo Road. She appears halfway in the second season. She’s a Kleptomaniac, and can’t read or write. She struggled with basic English writhings before arriving to Waterloo Road School. she is also her mothers caregiver.
Kenzie Dalton – is a popular actress who played in the movies the serial killer next door, and the children of the Moloch.
The name Muireall has been a Scottish girls name that has come in and out of popularity through time. In the medieval time, it was very common. In England in those days, it was spelt “Merial”. However, in Scottland, it is spelt Muireall. The meaning of Muireall is meadow flower.
Popularity
As mentioned earlier the popularity of Muireall has been in and out of popularity but has seen a rebirth of use since the resistance movement. However, Muireall was not in the top baby girls’ names in Scotland in 2017, actually, there were no babies registered with this name.
How to pronounce Muireall
There are different ways how to pronounce Muireall. This depends on which Celtic country you are from.
The English (U.K.) way is with a “May” or “Mai” sound, like Mai-real. In Canada, the name is pronounced and sounds like “mirror” or “Mir-e-al”. In Australia, it can sound as though an ‘e” has been left out. It can sound like “Mur-i-el”. So whatever Celtic country you’re in the name is beautiful. It conjures pictures of a peaceful loving place. Yes, the name truly is beautiful.
Moire is a unique girls name that isn’t very popular in Scotland.
Moire means “star of the sea.” It is a simple name that looks beautiful when it is spelt out, and it is a name that will be recognized for a few reasons.
Popularity
It wasn’t one of the most popular names for girls in Scotland in 2017 and didn’t make it to the list of 100 most used names, but it is a name with a great meaning.
Famous People or things with the name Moire
Line Moire is a well-known pattern that contains two transparent layers. And Moire O’Sullivan is a runner who competed in mountain running and in several racing series in Ireland. She has written a few books about her running experiences. The pattern and the runner will help people to recognize this beautiful girl’s name. Another version of the name is Moira. The name Moire is a simple, and yet special, girls name.
