Scot
Meaning of Scot
Originating from Scotland, the name Scot is a masculine name that has strong associations with Scottish heritage. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Scoti," which referred to the inhabitants of Ireland and later became associated with the people of Scotland. The name Scot holds a sense of strength and resilience, reflecting the proud history and traditions of Scotland. In American English, it is pronounced as skot (/skɑt/), while in British English, it is pronounced similarly as skot (/skɒt/). Variations of this name include Scott. Looking at data for newborns in Iowa over several decades, we can see that Scot was moderately popular during the mid-20th century, consistently ranking within the top 200 names given to baby boys during that time.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as skot (/skɑt/)
British English
- Pronunced as skot (/skɒt/)
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Notable People Named Scot
| Scot Alexander Breithaupt was a pioneering figure in the world of BMX racing and a key figure in the development of "Old School" BMX. |
| Thomas Scot Halpin was an American artist and musician who gained fame for stepping in as a drummer for the Who at a concert in 1973, earning him Rolling Stone's "Pick-Up Player of the Year Award." |
| Scot Pollard - Scot L. Pollard is a former professional basketball player who had an 11-year NBA career, playing for five teams, including the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers. |
| Scot Young was a Scottish property developer involved in a high-profile divorce case with his ex-wife Michelle, where he claimed to have lost all his assets in a bad property deal while she alleged he was worth "billions." |
| Scot Ritchie is a Canadian author and illustrator known for his extensive work in children's literature and illustrations featured in various publications worldwide. |
| Scot Eaton is a renowned comic book artist recognized for his contributions to popular series like Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Thor, and X-Men. |
| Scot McFadyen is a Canadian film director, producer, and music supervisor known for his focus on heavy metal subculture and co-ownership of Toronto-based production company Banger Films with Sam Dunn. |
| Scot Alan Marciel is an American diplomat who served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs and was confirmed as the United States Ambassador to Burma in 2016. |
| Scot Gardner is an Australian writer famous for his young adult novels, with a background in counseling and youth work. |
| Scot Rubin is a well-known talk show host and producer. |
| Scot Davidson is a Canadian politician elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 2019, representing the electoral district of York—Simcoe as a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. |
| Scot Robison is a retired American swimmer. |
| Scot MacDonald is an Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 2011 to 2019. |
| Scot Matayoshi - Scot Z. Matayoshi is an American attorney and politician who has been serving as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 49th district since November 6, 2018. |
| Vernon Scot Thompson is a former professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1978 to 1985 for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, and San Francisco Giants. |
