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There are two possibilities, although no one is certain of the origin. The first possibility is that it is taken from llys gwellt (Welsh) which means grass court, and the second is it is derived from lios uillt (Gaelic), meaning fort of the glen. Both origins have merit since Welsh and Gaelic was spoken in the region. Galloway actually means "land of the stranger Gaels" and is likely a reference to the area being Welsh speaking, rather than the more common Gaelic.
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Was the name Hibernia the old name for Scotland?
That was Ireland. Scotland was Caledonia
What is the poetic name for Scotland?
The poetic name for Scotland is "Caledonia."
From where comes and what means the name Mokan?
The name Mokan traces it roots from Scotland. It is a family name from Scotland.
What was the name of the roman name for Scotland?
The name Caledonia has often been applied to Scotland, It is derived from Caledonii, the Roman name of a tribe in the northern part Great Britain or what is now Scotland.
What state name is given for Scotland?
Scotland is a country not a state.
What is the name of Scotlands name?
At various times in the past, Scotland has been known as Alba, Caledonia and Pictland. The name 'Scotland' came from the Scotti tribe who settled in what is now Scotland from Ireland.
What is the princess of Scotland's first name?
Princess Anne.
What is Scotland's offficial name?
Currently it is Scotland. Before the union with England it was officially known as The Kingdom of Scotland.
What is a scottish name?
A name that originated in Scotland.
Where is the name McAndrew from?
Scotland
A glen is the name given to a valley in which country?
Glens are to be found in Scotland.
What was Scotland's past name?
In the past, Scotland has been known as Alba and Caledonia. The present name of Scotland came from the Irish Scotti tribe who inhabited southwest Scotland about 1500 years ago.
