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Sean Murphy

19 of the most unusual Scottish names and their meanings

With millions of people around the world identifying as Scots – either by dint of being born here or by their blood or even just a love for the culture – Scottish names are once again in vogue.

Helped in no small part by the success of hit TV shows such as Outlander and Still Game, global audiences are being introduced to Scottish culture like never before.

But not all Scottish names are straightforward, with many having Gaelic or even Norse origins, they can often be hard to spell or even say.

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