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 **Dickson/Ritchie (Richard), Thomson, Williamson/Wilson, Duncan
 **MacConnochie (MacDhonnchaidh, son of Duncan), MacWilliam (MacUilleim), Quayle (MacPhail, son of Paul)
-*Descriptive or nickname, often referring to hair colour or complexion -
+*Descriptive or nickname, often referring to hair colour,&nbsp;complexion, or personality traits&nbsp;-
 **Braidfute (Broad footed), Fairbairn (Beautiful child), Reid (red), Black
 **Dow (Dubh, dark haired), Keir (ciar, swarthy, or cearr, left handed), Breck (Breac, freckled), Douglas (Dughlas from Dubh-ghlas, dark-grey haired), Gilroy (MacGhilleruaidh, son of the red headed person)
+**Godard (good natured), Hardie (bold, daring), Kenard (kind-hearted), Sharp (sharp or keen), Smart (smeart, meaning active), Truman (true or trusty man)&nbsp;
 *Ethnic origins
 **Wallace (Wealys, a Brython or Welshman), Bremner (Brabant), Inglis (English), Scott, Fleming
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 *[[Isle of Man Names Personal]]
+<br>
+== External Links  ==
-== External Links ==
+*http://www.clanscottsociety.org/linked/MostCommonScottishSurnames.html
+*http://surnames.behindthename.com/
-*http://www.clanscottsociety.org/linked/MostCommonScottishSurnames.html
-*http://surnames.behindthename.com/
 *http://www.behindthename.com/
 [[Category:Scotland]] [[Category:Names_Personal]]