How to say it
SCOT · tie
ˈskɑ.ti
Unisex
Scottie
From Scotland
What it means
Diminutive of Scott (originally 'from Scotland,' from the Gaelic Scoti). Now used as a standalone unisex first name with vintage-Americana flavor. Scottie Pippen the NBA forward and Scottie Scheffler the golfer anchor different generations.
Scottie is a diminutive of Scott, originally an English surname meaning 'a Scotsman' (from the medieval Latin Scotus, ultimately from the Old Irish Scoti, a name applied to the Gaelic-speaking people of Ireland and later Scotland). The Scottie Dog (Scottish Terrier) gave the name a small canine reference; the F. Scott Fitzgerald 'Scottie' nickname for his daughter Frances (born 1921) gave it a literary one. Scottie Pippen the American NBA forward (born 1965, Chicago Bulls six-time champion alongside Michael Jordan) anchors the late-20th-century cultural use. Scottie Scheffler the golfer (born 1996, two-time Masters champion 2022 and 2024) is the contemporary anchor. As a US first name Scottie is unisex with a slight feminine lean in modern use; it entered the US top 1000 in 2017. Single short; Scottie is already a short.
How to spell Scottie
The standard spelling is Scottie. Common variants include Scotty, Scotti, Scottee, but Scottie is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
Feminine: peaked at #126 in 2025, currently #126 in 2025.
Masculine: peaked at #307 in 1971, currently #909 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed August 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pop culture
Scottie Pippen (1990s Bulls dynasty) and Scottie Scheffler (2020s Masters champion) anchor the masculine sports references; F. Scott Fitzgerald's daughter Scottie anchors the feminine literary one.
Who's worn it
- Scottie Pippen American NBA forward, Chicago Bulls six-time champion, born 1965
- Scottie Scheffler American golfer, two-time Masters champion (2022, 2024)
Spelling variants
- Scotty
- Scotti
- Scottee
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Common questions
- What does the name Scottie mean?
- Diminutive of Scott (originally 'from Scotland,' from the Gaelic Scoti). Now used as a standalone unisex first name with vintage-Americana flavor. Scottie Pippen the NBA forward and Scottie Scheffler the golfer anchor different generations.
- What does Scottie mean in Scottish?
- In Scottish, Scottie means "From Scotland." Scottie is a diminutive of Scott, originally an English surname meaning 'a Scotsman' (from the medieval Latin Scotus, ultimately from the Old Irish Scoti, a name applied to the Gaelic-speaking people of Ireland and later Scotland). The Scottie Dog (Scottish Terrier) gave the name a small canine reference; the F. Scott Fitzgerald 'Scottie' nickname for his daughter Frances (born 1921) gave it a literary one. Scottie Pippen the American NBA forward (born 1965, Chicago Bulls six-time champion alongside Michael Jordan) anchors the late-20th-century cultural use. Scottie Scheffler the golfer (born 1996, two-time Masters champion 2022 and 2024) is the contemporary anchor. As a US first name Scottie is unisex with a slight feminine lean in modern use; it entered the US top 1000 in 2017. Single short; Scottie is already a short.
- Is Scottie short for Scott?
- Yes. Scottie is a short form of Scott, and it carries the same meaning, "From Scotland." These days many parents use Scottie as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Scottie?
- Scottie is pronounced ˈskɑ.ti. Say it as SCOT-tie, with the stress on the "scot" syllable.
- How do you spell Scottie?
- The standard spelling is Scottie. Common spelling variants include Scotty, Scotti, Scottee.
- Is Scottie a boy or girl name?
- Scottie is used for both boys and girls.
- How popular is the name Scottie?
- Scottie ranked #126 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.