The name that connects three Scottish kings and eight popes is "Kenneth." Specifically, it refers to Kenneth I of Scotland (also known as Kenneth MacAlpin) and two other kings named Kenneth in Scottish history. Additionally, several popes, such as Pope Kenneth I through Pope Kenneth VIII, share this name, highlighting its historical significance.
The name common to three Scottish kings, eight popes, and three tsars of Russia is Alexander.
Alexander
when a King takes another name than his first name (this happens more with Popes) the new name is called a regnal name
The three wise men?
There have been 12 popes who have taken Pius as their name.
Epiphany
Three popes:Pope Leo the GreatPope Gregory the GreatPope Nicholas the Great
Popes do not elect cardinals, they name them.
The scone originated in Scotland, so it is named after the Stone of Destiny, where Scottish Kings were crowned.
There have been no popes named Jude.
The three kings, three wise men or magi.
There have been six popes named Adrian and six popes named Paul.