At a Glance
- Origin
- Scottish/Pictish (historical name of disputed origin)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AL-pin
Alpin is a Scottish/Pictish (historical name of disputed origin) boy's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Scottish Baby Boy Names With Rugged Celtic Character.
Meaning & Origin of Alpin
Origin: Scottish/Pictish (historical name of disputed origin).
A common claim: fair, handsome Actually: This gloss isn't backed by solid sourcing; the name's true root is disputed among historians of early Scottish/Pictish names.
How to Pronounce Alpin
AL-pinIPA /ˈælpɪn/
Popularity of Alpin
Alpin doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Alpin
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Conan · Albie · Torquil · Broden · Colla
