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Scottland

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How to Pronounce Scottland

Pronounced SKOT-land /ˈskɒt.lænd/Medium

Meaning: Scottland is a respelling of Scotland (with a doubled 't'), the country whose name means 'land of the Scots,' a people from Gaelic 'Scoti.' It is used here as a place-name given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A place-name pick: Scottland respells Scotland, 'land of the Scots' (said 'SKOT-land'). We note its origin honestly.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningScottland is a respelling of Scotland (with a doubled 't'), the country whose name means 'land of the Scots,' a people from Gaelic 'Scoti.' It is used here as a place-name given name.
U.S. rank (2014)#13724 ↘ Falling
2014 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Scottland is a respelling of Scotland ('land of the Scots'). We note this origin honestly. A sturdy two-beat name (said 'SKOT-land').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely and reads as a place-name pick. Rare, rugged, and distinctive.

Did you know? Scottland takes the country of Scotland - 'land of the Scots' - and doubles the 't,' a modern touch that also nods to the name Scott. The place-name gives it a rugged, rooted feel, which we note (said 'SKOT-land').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Scottland — Respelling of Scotland; 'land of the Scots'

Variations

ScotlandScottScotlyn

Nicknames

Scott

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Scottland mean?

Scottland is a respelling of Scotland, whose name means 'land of the Scots.'

How do you pronounce Scottland?

It's said SKOT-land /ˈskɒt.lænd/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Scottland a boy or girl name?

Scottland is used as a boys' name here.

How popular is Scottland?

Scottland is extremely rare in the U.S.

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