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Hamish

Name Origin

Hamish is a Scottish masculine given name, derived from the Gaelic name Seumas, which itself is a form of James. The meaning of James is traditionally associated with Hebrew origins and means 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'.

scottishmasculinegaelicseumasjamessupplanter

Famous People

Hamish Henderson (1919-2002)

Poet and songwriter

  • Known for his contributions to Scottish folk music and literature
  • Wrote the lyrics to 'The Freedom Come All Ye'
  • Awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1996

Similar Names

JamesJamieSeamusSeumas

Sibling Names

Fiona

A classic Scottish name with a similar sound and feel to Hamish.

Morven

Another beautiful Scottish name, evoking nature and strength, complementing Hamish's grounded charm.

Lachlan

A strong Scottish name with a similar rhythm to Hamish, creating a harmonious sibling pair.