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Scottie

American  
[skot-ee] / ˈskɒt i /

noun

  1. Scottish terrier.

  2. a male given name, form of Scott.

  3. a female given name.

Scottie British  
/ ˈskɒtɪ /

noun

  1. See Scottish terrier

  2. informal a Scotsman

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Etymology

Origin of Scottie

First recorded in 1905–10; Scot + -ie

Example Sentences

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"Nothing to do with Scottie or the players; it's the fans that have spurred me on there."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The couple welcomed their daughter, Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, on Dec. 12, 2025.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

He ultimately won at 12-under, one stroke ahead of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

A late charge from world number one Scottie Scheffler - a two-time major champion - put pressure on McIlroy at the top of the leaderboard, moving within two shots.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Oh! My father saw it once when he was camping on Kilimanjaro, years ago. Get to work, Scottie; undercarriage needs lowering. And I need the instructor’s seat back to make sure Brodatt lands us safely.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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