Mhorag
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mhorag: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1984.
A Scottish Gaelic feminine name, Mhorag is a distinctive variant of Mòrag, itself the Gaelic form of Sarah. Like its Hebrew ancestor, it carries the meaning 'princess'. The name has long been used in the Highlands and was famously borne by the actress Mòrag Hood, known for her role in *The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie*. While no specific place name derives from Mhorag, the roots of Sarah appear in towns and countries worldwide. The spelling Mhorag reflects the Gaelic lenition of 'm', which in some dialects softens to a 'v' sound, lending the name a lyrical quality uncommon in English. This variant offers a fresh yet deeply rooted connection to Scottish linguistic heritage, distinct from the more familiar Morag.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19843 babies
- Latest (1984)
- #5473 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1984
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y