Scott

Scott derives from a Middle English and Old English surname meaning simply a Scotsman, ultimately tracing back to Latin Scottus, a term used by Roman writers to denote the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Ireland and later Scotland. The name transitioned from a hereditary surname into common use as a given name, particularly in Scotland and North America, gaining widespread popularity through the twentieth century. The poet Sir Walter Scott helped cement the name's association with Scottish cultural pride. Scotty and Scottie are familiar diminutive forms.