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Scottie

♀ Girl

Pronounced SKOT-ee /ˈskɒti/High

Meaning: From Scotland; one who is ScottishHigh

In 30 seconds: A spirited, gender-bending nickname name meaning 'a Scot.' Increasingly popular for girls, Scottie has a tomboyish charm paired with warmth — a cool, confident choice with strong nickname energy.
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Origin HighScottish, English
MeaningFrom Scotland; one who is Scottish
U.S. rank (2025)#126 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births2,228 girls (0.13% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,815

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Scottie derives from Scott, an Old English surname meaning 'a person from Scotland' or 'a Gaelic speaker,' ultimately tracing to the Latin Scotti, the Roman term for Gaelic-speaking peoples of Ireland and Scotland. As a given name, Scott gained wide use in 20th-century America, and Scottie emerged as an affectionate diminutive.

In recent years Scottie has crossed the gender divide and gained traction as a girls' name, joining a wave of surname-style names like Billie, Frankie, and Charlie that feel equally at home on girls. Its breezy, two-syllable rhythm has helped it climb U.S. charts for female babies.

Did you know? Though traditionally a male nickname for Scott, Scottie gained fresh momentum as a girl's name after it charted in pop culture, most notably with character names in television and film.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Scott — root etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ScottyScott

Nicknames

ScottScotti

Famous Bearers

  • ★Scottie Pippen (1965–present)
    American NBA basketball star, six-time champion with the Chicago Bulls.

If you like Scottie…

Billie— gender-crossing nickname name with the same spunky, vintage energy
Frankie— similar tomboyish charm and rising popularity for girls
Charlie— another traditionally male short-form embraced for girls
Harlow— surname-style girls' name with equal cool-girl confidence

Frequently Asked

What does the name Scottie mean?

Scottie means 'from Scotland' or 'a Scot,' derived from the surname Scott.

How do you pronounce Scottie?

It is said SKOT-ee /ˈskɒti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Scottie a boy or girl name?

Scottie was traditionally a boys' nickname but is now increasingly popular as a girls' name in the U.S.

How popular is Scottie?

Scottie has been rising steadily for girls and entered the U.S. top 1000 for females in recent years.