Scottie

A person from Scotland, through Scott.

Scottie is an English affectionate form of Scott, carrying its connection to Scotland. It is used for girls and boys, so the ending does not make it exclusively feminine. Its nickname origins also do not mean it must stand for a longer name. The opening sk sound gives Scottie a crisp start, while the final ee softens the finish. To the ear, it can feel more relaxed and playful than Scott: a useful distinction if you like the family connection but prefer a name with an informal character. Say it in two beats, with the emphasis on the first. Scotty is another spelling of the same name; choosing between the two is more a question of how the ending looks on the page than a change of meaning.

Etymology: An English diminutive of Scott, a given name taken from a surname associated with Scotland.