The bonniest Scottish-inspired names for your wee lad or lassie

“Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing, Onward the sailors cry…” Oh don’t mind us! We’re just gearing up for Outlander Season 3 and thinking of Scottish-inspired baby names to honour Jamie et al!

If you’re keen on traditional or prettily unusual names, maybe a Scottish moniker would be perfect for your little bairn?! Also, would you like a bannock? I think your kilt’s tucked into your knickers, acksh…

Muir

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Pronounced "myoor" - this name means "dweller near the moor". It's a well-known surname in Scotland and makes a great first name too. Generally used for boys, but could definitely be gender-neutral, we think.