Scotland is a proud ancient country that has given the world many riches, and when it comes to dog names Scottish, ones offer many choices.

From castles to whiskey to heroic warriors, this country has much to inspire dog names Scottish breeds or not.

Any self-respecting list of dog names Scottish would include:

• Aberdeen: Scottish city
• Angus: Traditional man's name in Scotland.
• Carlyle: Thomas, the great writer and historian.
• Colin: Anglicized version of Gaelic's "Cailean" and meaning young warrior.
• Cullen Skink: Scottish fish soup.
• Culzean: One of the many ancient castles in Scotland.
• Dewars: Brand of Scotch whiskey.
• Dubh: Pronounced "DOO"; Gaelic for "black".
• Dugan
• Duncan: The Highlander in the TV show of the same name; Gaelic for "warrior"
• Dundee: City in Scotland.
• Ewan: The actor Ewan McGregor is Scottish
• Fergus: Scottish name meaning "supreme or best choice".
• Fingal: White giant; used to describe Norsemen.
• Gair: Short or small.
• Ghillie Dhu: Scottish elf who lives in birch trees.
• Gillanders: Gillanders and McLeod are famous suppliers of bagpipes and musical accessories.
• Glenfiddich: A brand of Scotch whiskey
• Glengoyne: A brand of Scotch whiskey
• Glenlivet: A brand of Scotch whiskey
• Glenmorangie: A brand of Scotch whiskey
• Haggis: Traditional humble Scottish dish.
• Hamish: Popular man's name in Scotland.
• Innes: A Scottish clan.
• Kelso: A city in Scotland
• Kilty: Derived from kilt.
• Kinnaird: A Scottish clan.
• Kyle: Actor Kyle MacLachlan (Special Agent Dale Cooper in "Twin Peaks") traces his roots to Scotland
• Laddie: Little boy.
• Laise: Gaelic for "flame" and pronounced "LASH uh"
• Lassie" Little girl, or world's most famous dog; a Rough-Coated Collie.
• Lochinvar: Among other things, a Poem by Sir Walter Scott.
• MacAllister: A Scottish clan.
• MacArthur: A Scottish clan.
• MacDoogal: A Scottish clan
• MacDuff: A Scottish clan.
• Mackay: Son of fire.
  MacKenzi: A Scottish clan.
• MacLeod: A Scottish clan.
• MacTavish: A Scottish clan.
• Madadh: Gaelic for "dog" and pronounced "MA dugh"
• McCoy
• Morag: Gaelic for Sarah.
• Niall: Champion; winner in Gaelic (pronounced NEE ull).
• Quaich: Traditional Scottish drinking cup, usually for guests or travelers.
• Robbie: Actor Robbie Coltrane is a Scot; plays Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies.
• Robert Bruce: Scotland's greatest hero; defeated the English at Bannockburn in 1314.
• Rob Roy: Cocktail made with Scotch
• RobRoy MacGregor: Legendary Scottish patriot.
• Sheena: Pop singer Sheena Easton is from Scotland.
• Sionn: Gaelic for "fox" and pronounced Shoon.
• Skaliwagg: Scottish for "trickster"
• Skean Dhu: A small knife men wear as part of their traditional Highland garb.
• St. Andrew: Legendary Scottish golf course.
• Tammy: Scottish nickname for "Tommy".
• Tearlach: Gaeic for "instigator"
• Thurso: City in the far north of the Scottish Highlands.
• Turbberry -- Scottish castle
• Wallace: William Wallace was Mel Gibson's role in "Braveheart".

From ancient history to today's silver screen, there is plenty to consider when choosing dog names Scottish.