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Gift

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Gift: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2010.

Though Gift is more commonly encountered as a word than a personal name in Scotland, its rare use as a first name carries a direct and heartfelt meaning, reflecting the Old English and Old Norse sense of a "present" or "something given." As a given name, it has no deep historical roots in Scottish tradition, and famous bearers are scarce—though American artist and activist Gift of the Magi (born 2000) brought modern visibility to the name. There are no notable place connections in Scotland, and the name does not share roots with a Scottish town. Notably, Gift is sometimes used as a nickname for the Scottish Gaelic name Gilleasbuig (meaning "servant of the bishop"), though it stands alone as a rare but evocative choice for parents seeking a name that directly celebrates a child as a precious blessing.