Scottish surname derived from a name of a place of uncertain meaning. One possibility is that it is derived from the Gaelic aird sgainne (height of the cleft). (ER-SKIN)
Well born, noble; a borrowing from the French, Eugene is derived from the Latin Eugenius, which is from eugenes (well-bom, noble). Short names: Gene. (YOO-JEEN)
A surname thought to be derived from Ewe-herd, an occupational name composed of the Old English elements ewe (ewe, female sheep) and heorde (herd). (YOO-ART)
A valor or strength; a typical Scottish name which is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Fearghas, a compound name composed of the elements fear (man) and ghas (valor, strength). Pet names: Fergie. (FER-GUS)
Scottish surname originating from the place-name Fife, a region in eastern Scotland. Fife is thought to be named for Fib, a legendary Pictish hero who was one of the seven sons of Craithne. Variations: Fyfe. (FIFE)
