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Sholto

The meaning of Sholto is ‘sower’. It is a name typically given to boys and is of Scottish origin. It is the anglicized version of the name ‘Sìoltach’ which also means ‘sower.’ A prominent bearer of the name is William Sholto Douglas, who was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. He was also chairman of British European Airways.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

sower

Origin

Scottish from the Gaelic

Numerology

S is for sincere, a model of truth.

H is for hug, give one today!

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

T is for touching, the way you show you are.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

Lucky

Sholto lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Sholto

  • Tālā stage name of Jasmin Tadjiky, British pop singer
  • Sholto Douglas mythical progenitor of Scotland's Clan Douglas
  • (William) Sholto Douglas 1st Baron Douglas of Kirtleside, senior commander in the Royal Air Force
  • Sholto George Watson Douglas 19th Earl of Morton
  • (Robert) Sholto Johnstone Douglas Scottish figurative artist
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Sholto in Pop Culture

  • Sholto Pinn character in The Bartimaeus Sequence by Jonathan Stroud
  • Sholto Lennox baby in the 2004 movie version of Elizabeth Gaskell's "North & South"
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