Scot

The name Scot means 'from Scotland' or 'a native of Scotland'. It shares its roots with the term 'Scottish', reflecting a cultural or geographical association with Scotland.

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The name Scot has its roots in Old English and Scottish Gaelic languages. It traditionally referred to a person from Scotland, or those associated with Scottish ancestry.

  • Popularity: 19,510th
  • Babies named Scot in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 8
  • Nicknames: Scotty, Scoot, Scotto, Scottie, Scotman.
  • Full Names: Scott, Scottius, Scotford, Scotsburgh, Scottlan.
  • Famous Namesakes: Scot Pollard - Basketball Player, Scot Armstrong - Screenwriter, Scot McCloughan - NFL Executive, Scot Breithaupt - BMX Pioneer, Scot Rubin - Media Personality.
  • Gender: Primarily Male; occasionally used for Female
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Scot resonates with the energy of the number 7, which is associated with introspection, intuition, and spiritual enlightenment. Those with the number 7 tend to be thoughtful, analytical, and have a deep yearning for knowledge and understanding.

The name Scot saw its peak popularity in the mid-20th century and was especially favored throughout the 1970s. Its uniqueness has allowed it to maintain a reserved, steady use over the years. However, the more common spelling variant, Scott, remains more widely recognized.

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