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The baby name Scottie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈskɒti/ (UK), /ˈskɑːti/ (US); respelled: SKOT-ee.

Scottie is English, Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Scottish
Pronunciation: /ˈskɒti/ (UK), /ˈskɑːti/ (US); respelled: SKOT-ee

What is the meaning of the name Scottie ?

The baby name Scottie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈskɒti/ (UK), /ˈskɑːti/ (US); respelled: SKOT-ee.

Scottie is English, Scottish in Origin.

Scottie is an English diminutive of Scott, a surname-turned-given name rooted in the Latin Scoti, the Romans’ term for the Gaels. By extension it denotes “a Scot,” “Gaelic speaker,” or “from Scotland.” The affectionate -ie ending is particularly common in Scots and northern English usage, lending the name a warm, informal feel while preserving its heritage resonance.

As a given name in its own right, Scottie appears across the English-speaking world from the early 20th century onward. It has long been familiar for boys, yet has credible unisex history: Frances Scott Fitzgerald went by “Scottie,” and basketball great Scottie Pippen kept the spelling in the limelight. Star Trek’s engineer “Scotty” further embedded the sound in pop culture. Variants include Scotty (the standard pet form), Scotti, and the formal Scott; feminine-leaning spellings favor Scottie. The name signals brisk charm with an unmistakable Scottish link.

Scottie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Scottie

Scottie Pippen Actor · Born 1965 · United States Scottie Pippen is most famous for being a Chicago Bulls legend and one of the NBA’s greatest all-around players. The American former pro basketball player spent 17 seasons in the NBA and won six championships with the Bulls during the team’s iconic 1990s run. Scottie Thompson Actor · Born 1981 · United States Scottie Thompson is an American actor best known for her role as Dr. Jeanne Benoit on the television series NCIS. She has also appeared in films like Skyline and The Lookalike. Her work on television and film has made her a recognizable face in the entertainment industry.

Scottie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
Canada Girls 2024 #128 181 2,795
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
United States Girls 2024 #184 1,517 8,487
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
TW Boys 0 #229 13 7,111
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
Canada Boys 2024 #294 13 2,588
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
HK 0 #351 7 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
France Boys 1999 #367 3 2,189
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
HK Boys 0 #504 24 12,905
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
United States Boys 2024 #720 173 7,044
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Scottie is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
Ireland
AE

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People also ask about Scottie

Scottie is predominantly a boy's name.
Scottie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈskɒti/ (UK), /ˈskɑːti/ (US); respelled: SKOT-ee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Scotty, Scott, Scot and Scotti.
Across languages, Scottie has these equivalents: Scot (English), Skotte (Scandinavian), Scotti (Italian form/surname), Alba (Gaelic, 'Scotland' — used as a feminine name).
Yes, very popular — Scottie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Scottie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Scottie's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #874 in 2014 to #720 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Scottie are in our database, including Scottie Pippen (Actor), Scottie Thompson (Actor).