Liusaidh
Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Liusaidh: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2017.
Liusaidh is a traditional Gaelic name, a Scottish variant of the Latin *Luceat* or perhaps *Lux*, meaning "light" or "illumination," though it is sometimes associated with the Irish name *Lasair*, meaning "flame." The name appears in Scottish folklore tied to a legendary warrior princess, adding a fierce edge to its radiant meaning. In the Highlands, it was historically common but has grown rare, preserved in placenames like the remote Loch Liusaidh in Sutherland. The anglicised form *Lucy* is far more widespread, yet Liusaidh (pronounced *LEE-sa-shee* or *LOO-shee*) offers a distinctly Scottish twist—a bright, lyrical choice for parents drawn to Celtic heritage with a luminous touch.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20174 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7653 babies
- Total births
- 13since 2015
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y