Morvern
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Morvern: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2004.
Morvern is a Scottish place name, taken from the Gaelic A' Mhorbhairn, meaning "the sea-gap" or "great cleft" – a fitting description for the rugged peninsula in Argyll that bears the name. As a first name, it gained literary prominence through Alan Warner's 1995 novel *Morvern Callar*, later adapted into a film, giving the name a haunting, contemporary edge. The Morvern peninsula itself is a remote, beautiful stretch of the Scottish Highlands, steeped in history. While it shares a lyrical quality with Cornish names like Morwenna, Morvern remains distinctly Scottish, evoking wild coastlines and misty glens. Its rarity adds to its appeal for parents seeking a name that feels both ancient and fresh, with a strong sense of place.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20044 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 10since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y