Scottish Boys Names - the most popular names given to baby boys in Scotland.

Name :  Stephen

Scottish boys name which originates in the Greek for 'crown' or 'garland' (as in victors crown). Can also be spelled Steven and is often shortened to Steve or Stevie.
St Stephen was the first Christian martyr, his stoning is depicted in the New Testament book of Acts. St Stephen's Day is 26 December. In the decades 1930 to 1990 Stephen was consistently in the Top 100 British names but of late it has lost ground.

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