Scotia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Scotia
Scotia derives from the Latin word "Scotia," meaning "land of the Scots," with roots in the Latin term for the Scottish people.
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Etymology
Scotia derives from the Latin word "Scotia," meaning "land of the Scots," with roots in the Latin term for the Scottish people. The name has been used historically in English and Latin contexts to refer to Scotland itself, and in modern times is occasionally given as a given name, particularly in Scotland and among those with Scottish heritage.
Scotia currently ranks #16,868 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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