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Scotland Naming Customs: Difference between revisions
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* Occupational: based on a person’s trade, such as - | * Occupational: based on a person’s trade, such as - | ||
** Soutar (a shoemaker), Carter (also derived from MacArthur), Stewart (a steward) or Smith. | ** Soutar (a shoemaker), Carter (also derived from MacArthur), Stewart (a steward) or Smith. | ||
** MacGowan/Gow (Mac a' Ghobhainn, son of the Smith), Neillie (Mac an Fhilidh, son of the poet), | ** MacGowan/Gow (Mac a' Ghobhainn, son of the Smith), Neillie (Mac an Fhilidh, son of the poet), MacIntyre (Mac-an-t-Saoir, son of the carpenter) | ||
* Geographic: based on a person’s residence | * Geographic: based on a person’s residence | ||
** Aberdein (i.e. Aberdeen), Dalziel, Dunbar, Sutherland or Glasgow. | ** Aberdein (i.e. Aberdeen), Dalziel, Dunbar, Sutherland or Glasgow. | ||
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** Dickson/Ritchie (Richard), Thomson, Williamson/Wilson, Duncan | ** Dickson/Ritchie (Richard), Thomson, Williamson/Wilson, Duncan | ||
** MacConnochie (MacDhonnchaidh, son of Duncan), MacWilliam (MacUilleim), Quayle (MacPhail, son of Paul) | ** MacConnochie (MacDhonnchaidh, son of Duncan), MacWilliam (MacUilleim), Quayle (MacPhail, son of Paul) | ||
* Descriptive or nickname - | * Descriptive or nickname, often referring to hair colour or complexion - | ||
** Braidfute (Broad footed), Fairbairn (Beautiful child), Reid (red), Black | ** Braidfute (Broad footed), Fairbairn (Beautiful child), Reid (red), Black | ||
** Dow (Dubh, dark haired), Keir (ciar, swarthy, or cearr, left handed), Breck (freckled), Douglas (Dughlas from Dubh-ghlas, dark-grey haired), Gilroy (MacGhilleruaidh, son of the red headed person) | ** Dow (Dubh, dark haired), Keir (ciar, swarthy, or cearr, left handed), Breck (freckled), Douglas (Dughlas from Dubh-ghlas, dark-grey haired), Gilroy (MacGhilleruaidh, son of the red headed person) | ||