Find out how popular the first name Scottia has been for the last 1 years (from 1990 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Scottia by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Scottia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Scottia.

The history of the first name Scottia

The name Scottia has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Picts, a group of late Iron Age and early Medieval people who lived in what is now eastern and northern Scotland. The name likely derives from the Proto-Celtic word "skot," meaning "Gaelic speaker" or "wanderer." It is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive term for the Gaelic-speaking inhabitants of the region before evolving into a proper name.

In the 6th century, the Venerable Bede, an English Benedictine monk and scholar, referred to the Picts as "Scotti" in his historical work "Ecclesiastical History of the English People." This early written record provides evidence of the name's antiquity and its association with the people of Scotland.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Scottia was Scottia MacAlpin, a 9th-century Scottish princess and daughter of Kenneth I, the first king of united Scotland. Her name reflects the emerging use of the term "Scotti" as a personal name during this period.

Another notable figure was Scottia of Dalriada, a 10th-century Scottish noblewoman and landowner. She played a significant role in the consolidation of power in the Kingdom of Dalriada, an early medieval Scottish kingdom located in western Scotland and parts of Ulster.

In the 12th century, Scottia de Brus, a Scottish noblewoman and the wife of Robert de Brus, Lord of Annandale, bore the name. Her son, Robert the Bruce, would later become King of Scots and a prominent figure in the Scottish Wars of Independence against England.

During the 14th century, Scottia Stewart, a Scottish princess and the daughter of King Robert II, carried the name. Her marriage to George Douglas, 1st Earl of Angus, helped cement the power and influence of the Douglas family in Scotland.

In the 16th century, Scottia Keith, a Scottish noblewoman and the wife of William Keith, 4th Earl Marischal, was a prominent figure in Scottish society and politics. Her name reflects the continued use of the name Scottia among the Scottish nobility.

While the name Scottia has its roots in the ancient Celtic language and culture of Scotland, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times. However, its historical significance and connections to notable figures in Scottish history remain an integral part of the name's legacy.

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