Scota: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
The legendary Egyptian princess said to be ancestor of the Gaels; name related to Latin Scotti
Origin
Latin (legendary)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
SKOH-tuh

Scota is a Latin (legendary) girl's name meaning “the legendary Egyptian princess said to be ancestor of the Gaels; name related to Latin Scotti”. It appears in our list of 175+ Celtic Baby Girl Names That Feel Ancient and Enchanting.

Meaning & Origin of Scota

Meaning: The legendary Egyptian princess said to be ancestor of the Gaels; name related to Latin Scotti.

Origin: Latin (legendary).

How to Pronounce Scota

SKOH-tuhIPA /ˈskoʊtə/

Popularity of Scota

Scota 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.

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