Athol Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Athol is listed in our database as a boy name of Scottish origin. Its recorded meaning is “From a surname based on the Scottish place name Atholl, used occasionally as a first name since the late 19th century”.

Athol Name at a Glance

Name Athol
Meaning From a surname based on the Scottish place name Atholl, used occasionally as a first name since the late 19th century.
Origin Scottish
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Athol Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Athol means “From a surname based on the Scottish place name Atholl, used occasionally as a first name since the late 19th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Athol Name Origin

Our database records Athol under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Athol a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Athol is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Athol

When considering Athol for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.

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