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Post-legislative referendum
post-legislative referendum was held in Scotland in 1979 to decide whether there was sufficient support among the Scottish electorate for a Scottish Assembly
1979 Scottish devolution referendum
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Measure creating a devolved Scottish Parliament
The Scottish devolution referendum of 1997 was a pre-legislative referendum held in Scotland on 11 September 1997 over whether there was support for the
1997 Scottish devolution referendum
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1979 referendum in Wales
The 1979 Welsh devolution referendum was a post-legislative referendum held on 1 March 1979 (Saint David's Day) to decide whether there was sufficient
1979 Welsh devolution referendum
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Pre-legislative referendum in Wales
(Scotland and Wales) Act 1997. This was the second referendum held in Wales over the question of devolution: the first referendum was held in 1979 and
1997 Welsh devolution referendum
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Transfer of powers to Scotland
independence. The people of Scotland first got the opportunity to vote in a referendum on proposals for devolution in 1979 and, although a majority of
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2014 Scottish independence referendum on the question "Should Scotland be an independent country?", 18 September 2014 (no) 1979 Welsh devolution referendum
Referendums in the United Kingdom
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Political debate in the UK
to Scottish devolution. The Conservatives opposed devolution in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum and the 1997 Scottish devolution referendum. In
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Topics referred to by the same term
Scottish devolution referendum may refer to: 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum This disambiguation page lists articles
Scottish devolution referendum
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Referendums held in 1979 were: 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1979 Welsh devolution referendum March 1979 Iranian Islamic Republic referendum 1979
1979_referendum
Political movement for Scotland leaving the UK
referendums on devolution were held in 1979 and in 1997, and a devolved Scottish Parliament was established on 1 July 1999. The pro-independence Scottish National
Scottish_independence
Topics referred to by the same term
Scottish referendum may refer to any one of several referendums in Scotland: 1920 Scottish licensing referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997
Scottish_referendum
Referendum held in Scotland
pressured by the SNP, Scottish devolution was, for the first time, seriously proposed. In a 1979 referendum for a devolved Scottish Assembly, a narrow majority
2014 Scottish independence referendum
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Transfer of powers to parts of the UK
In the United Kingdom, devolution (historically called home rule in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) is the Parliament of the United Kingdom's statutory
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The 2004 North East England devolution referendum was an all postal ballot referendum that took place on 4 November 2004 throughout North East England
2004 North East England devolution referendum
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British politician (1931–2018)
known for introducing an amendment to the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum that resulted in the devolution act being repealed even though a majority
George Cunningham (British politician)
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Yes for Wales Commission on Scottish Devolution Referendums in the United Kingdom Welsh devolution What is the referendum about? Archived 2 March 2011
2011 Welsh devolution referendum
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Governance of a colony, dependent country, locality, or region by its own citizens
1979 that devolution entered the political sphere – the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum was held. Despite a vote of 51.6% in favour of devolution
Home_rule
consecutive election victories for the Conservative Party. The 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, held on 1 March, had resulted in a majority of those voting
1979 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
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Political ideology
after a failed referendum on Scottish devolution. Currently, Siol nan Gaidheal is remains a banned group in Scotland under the Scottish National Party
Scottish_nationalism
European Union membership referendum, commonly referred to as the EU referendum or the Brexit referendum, was a referendum that took place on Thursday
2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
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Political event in the United Kingdom
January 1979. On 1 March 1979, a referendum on the Scotland Act saw a majority vote for devolution, but a threshold imposed by anti-devolution MP George
1979 vote of no confidence in the Callaghan ministry
1979_vote_of_no_confidence_in_the_Callaghan_ministry
1998 Northern Irish referendum for approval for the Good Friday Agreement
A referendum was held in Northern Ireland on 22 May 1998 over whether there was support for the Good Friday Agreement. The result was a majority (71.1%)
1998 Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement referendum
1998_Northern_Ireland_Good_Friday_Agreement_referendum
Former proposed legislature for Scotland
favour. The Scottish National Party subsequently refused to support the government in a later vote of no confidence. Scottish devolution would not become
Scottish_Assembly
Scottish nationalist paramilitary organisation
birthday. The SNLA was formed in the wake of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum. This referendum had resulted in a majority of voters (51.6%) supporting
Scottish National Liberation Army
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United Kingdom. The group formed in 1980, following the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, which saw a majority voting in favour of a devolved government
Timeline of Scottish National Liberation Army actions
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Granting of some competences of central government to local government
2017-01-13. "Scottish Referendum David Cameron Devolution Revolution". The Guardian. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 19 September 2014. "Scotland Act 2016"
Devolution
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
government in 1998 to give effect to the Scottish devolution referendum in 1997 which showed that Scotland was in favour of both of the set questions
Scotland_Act_1998
Devolved parliament of Scotland
the Scottish devolution referendum was put to the Scottish electorate and secured a majority in favour of the reestablishment of the Scottish Parliament
Scottish_Parliament
2011 referendum in the UK on reforming the voting system
The United Kingdom Alternative Vote referendum, also known as the UK-wide referendum on the Parliamentary voting system, was held on Thursday 5 May 2011
2011 United Kingdom Alternative Vote referendum
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application calls" from 2017 to 2019. Energy in Scotland 1979 Scottish devolution referendum "Oil and Gas in Scotland: A Brief History". www.simpsondeanrecruitment
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Devolved government of Scotland
Scotland. It was formed in 1999 as the Scottish Executive following the 1997 referendum on Scottish devolution, and is headquartered at St Andrew's House
Scottish_Government
Transfer of powers to Wales
advocated different models of Welsh devolution. A 1979 referendum on devolution failed by 79%, while a 1997 referendum narrowly won. Laws were subsequently
Welsh_devolution
British referendum of 1975
Communities membership referendum, also known variously as the Referendum on the European Community (Common Market), the Common Market referendum and EEC membership
1975 United Kingdom European Communities membership referendum
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Scottish politician
oppose Scottish devolution. Subsequently, he led the Conservative contribution to the Yes campaign in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum. Although
Alick Buchanan-Smith (politician)
Alick_Buchanan-Smith_(politician)
by-election 1979 Knutsford by-election 1979 Liverpool Edge Hill by-election 1979 Manchester Central by-election 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1979 Ulster
List_of_elections_in_1979
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
the Scottish Parliament. Scottish Constitutional Convention 1979 United Kingdom general election Wales Act 1978 Section 87. Section 83. "SCOTLAND ACT
Scotland_Act_1978
Westminster. The Scottish Parliament was re–convened in 1999 as a result of the Scotland Act 1998 and the preceding 1997 Scottish devolution referendum, held under
Politics_of_Scotland
Association for Scottish devolution
for Scottish devolution. The convention has its roots in the Campaign for a Scottish Assembly (CSA), which was formed in the aftermath of the 1979 referendum
Scottish Constitutional Convention
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Orkney and Shetland. Plans for a Scottish Assembly ultimately failed as a result of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, ensuring a continuation of the
1978_Shetland_referendum
2007 government body regarding Holyrood's powers
accountable to both the Scottish Parliament and the UK Government. The Commission on Scottish Devolution should not be confused with the Scottish Constitutional
Commission on Scottish Devolution
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Winter of 1978–79 in the United Kingdom
percentage points in January 1979, and of 20 percentage points in February. On 1 March, referendums on devolution to Scotland and Wales were held. That in
Winter_of_Discontent
and diplomats of international countries to promote Scotland and Scottish interests overseas. Scottish Ministers, such as the first minister as the head
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Political movement favouring continuance of the UK
overall majority in the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, the UK and Scottish governments agreed to hold a referendum on Scottish independence, which was
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Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
and advice amongst others by devolution of powers in relation to these fields to the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Ministers. Management of the
Scotland_Act_2016
referendum 1973 Northern Ireland sovereignty referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 1979 Welsh devolution
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Form of devolution proposed for Scotland and Wales
(FFA) – also known as devolution max, devo-max, or fiscal federalism – is a proposed extension of the devolved powers of the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments
Full fiscal autonomy for Scotland and Wales
Full_fiscal_autonomy_for_Scotland_and_Wales
Its editor was Matthew Spicer. During the run-up to the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum it had a sister programme dealing only with politics called
Current Account (TV programme)
Current_Account_(TV_programme)
Head of government of Scotland
failure of the referendum of 1979 led to the Act not being implemented. Following the 1997 referendum and Scotland Act 1998, Scottish devolution led to the
First_Minister_of_Scotland
Cameron-era government body on Scottish devolution
days of the referendum campaign. The Vow promised the devolution of more powers from the Parliament of the United Kingdom to the Scottish Parliament in
Smith_Commission
Political party
the Scottish Constitutional Convention in the successful Yes-Yes campaign in the devolution referendum which led to the establishment of a Scottish Parliament
Scottish_National_Party
Possible future referendum
second referendum (commonly referred to as indyref2) on Scotland becoming independent of the United Kingdom (UK) has been proposed by the Scottish Government
Proposed second Scottish independence referendum
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as Scotland's largest party at the 1959 general election. In 1997, the UK Labour Party under Tony Blair offered Scotland a referendum on devolution, which
List of political parties in Scotland
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Communities membership referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1994 Strathclyde water referendum 1997 Scottish devolution referendum 2005 Edinburgh congestion
Elections_in_Scotland
Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership election
(Publicity), chair of the unsuccessful SNP campaign in the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, and a leading figure in the 79 Group. Willie McRae, Vice
1979 Scottish National Party leadership election
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Transfer of powers to areas of England
a 1998 referendum. However, plans for devolution to the other eight regions of England were abandoned following a defeat in a 2004 referendum in North
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2011 British government body
The Commission on Devolution in Wales (Welsh: Comisiwn ar Ddatganoli yng Nghymru), also known as the Silk Commission, was an independent commission established
Commission on Devolution in Wales
Commission_on_Devolution_in_Wales
Referendum held in Northern Ireland
The 1973 Northern Ireland border poll was a referendum held in Northern Ireland on 8 March 1973 on whether Northern Ireland should remain part of the United
1973 Northern Ireland border poll
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Territorial evolution of the UK
Kingdom general election. On 11 September 1997, the Scottish devolution referendum was put to the Scottish electorate and secured a majority (74.3%) in favour
Formation of the United Kingdom
Formation_of_the_United_Kingdom
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
never took effect as a result of the "no" vote in 1979 Welsh devolution referendum and was repealed in 1979. The act envisaged no separation between the executive
Wales_Act_1978
Member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
that the Scottish role was seen as a part-time ministry. With the advent of legislative devolution for Scotland in 1999, the role of Scottish secretary
Secretary of State for Scotland
Secretary_of_State_for_Scotland
UK constitutional anomaly
to Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Dalyell was a vocal opponent of Scottish devolution in the 1979 and 1997 plebiscites. A devolved Scottish Parliament
West_Lothian_question
Status of the Scottish islands
the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, the Orkney and Shetland Islands council areas had the two highest proportions voting against devolution. The
Constitutional status of Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
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Devolved parliament of Wales
latter moving the Assembly to a reserved powers model of devolution like that of the Scottish Parliament. In May 2020, the Assembly was renamed to "Senedd
Senedd
Retrieved 28 February 2021. Awan-Scully, Roger (5 June 2020). "Attitudes to Devolution and Welsh Independence". Cardiff University. Retrieved 5 June 2020. "St
Opinion polling on Welsh independence
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opinion polls that were conducted in relation to the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, that was held on 18 September 2014. Overall, polls showed
Opinion polling for the 2014 Scottish independence referendum
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Ethnic group
their history of seeking independence from Scotland, their opposition to the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, and a history of seeking "political status
Orcadians
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23) is an act of Parliament which establishes a new framework for devolution of powers to
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026
English_Devolution_and_Community_Empowerment_Act_2026
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010
refusing to join the cross-party Yes for Scotland campaign, during the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, while other senior Labour politicians – including
Gordon_Brown
Ministerial department of the UK Government
renamed the Scotland Office in 1999 following devolution in Scotland, where the majority of its responsibilities were transferred to the Scottish Executive
Scotland_Office
Situation of prolonged doubt in the strength of Britain's currency
was actually drawn by the British government and it was repaid by 4 May 1979, the day after the general election. Denis Healey, the Chancellor of the
1976_sterling_crisis
UK government position
fourth Under-Secretary post was briefly added from August 1998. Following devolution in 1999, the number of ministers was reduced. There is currently one Under-Secretary
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979
and Welsh devolution were held in March 1979 the Welsh devolution referendum saw a large majority vote against, while the Scottish referendum returned
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became committed to devolution for both Scotland and Wales, and in 1997 it was elected with a mandate to hold referendums on a Scottish Parliament and a
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1976 Labour Party leadership election
1976_Labour_Party_leadership_election
Scottish identity and common culture
Conservatives in 1979. A referendum was held on Scottish devolution in 1979, which would result in the establishment of a devolved autonomous Scottish Assembly
Scottish_national_identity
Act of the Scottish Parliament
in the Scottish Parliament on 21 March 2013 by Nicola Sturgeon MSP, with backing from the Referendum (Scotland) Bill Committee. The Scottish National
Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013
Scottish_Independence_Referendum_Act_2013
While Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland voted for devolved legislatures in referendums in 1997 and 1998 (see 1997 Scottish devolution referendum, 1997
Politics_of_England
Document on the Scottish economy
over Scottish Independence: the memo from UK civil servants to government ministers was confidential. At the time of the first devolution referendum the
McCrone_report
UK political advertising campaign
voters" over the party's handling of the fallout of the For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers case. At the same time, Oxfam also ran adverts saying
Labour_Isn't_Working
Water privatisation referendum in Scotland
water authority of the Scottish Government in the post-devolution era. The Scotsman 8 March 1993 "Strathclyde Water Referendum: 97% Say No". Local Government
1994 Strathclyde water referendum
1994_Strathclyde_water_referendum
Government of the United Kingdom from 1974 to 1979
Rhodesian question, unable to secure its proposals for Welsh and Scottish devolution, unable to reach a popular modus vivendi with the Common Market,
Labour_government,_1974–1979
Responsibilities and status of the Senedd
of the Scottish people", Welsh devolution had been described as "contested" due to a "narrow and half-hearted mandate" at the 1997 referendum, where 50
Powers and status of Welsh devolution
Powers_and_status_of_Welsh_devolution
UK public policy areas
legislate. Devolution in the United Kingdom is regarded as the decentralisation of power from the UK Government, with powers devolved to the Scottish Parliament
Devolved, reserved and excepted matters
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Leader of the Welsh Government
elected bodies for Scotland and Wales, but the proposals were rejected by 79.7% to 20.3% in the 1979 Welsh devolution referendum. Following their 1997
First_Minister_of_Wales
Agreement between the Scottish Government and the United Kingdom Government
Kingdom Government and the Scottish Government on a referendum on independence for Scotland) is the agreement between the Scottish Government and the United
Edinburgh_Agreement_(2012)
Aspect of Scottish political history
In Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP) is a left social democratic political party which campaigns for Scottish independence. The SNP has controlled
History of the Scottish National Party
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First minister of Scotland from 2000 to 2001
meeting of the 1989 Scottish constitutional convention which paved the way for devolution. In the run up to the referendum on Scottish independence on 18
Henry_McLeish
first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland, leader of the Scottish Government and keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland. The first minister
List of first ministers of Scotland
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British politician
result of the 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, Fletcher stated that he did not see how parliament could now proceed with the Scotland Act 1978, which
Alexander Fletcher (British politician)
Alexander_Fletcher_(British_politician)
Archive in Stirling Scotland
material it has collected concerning the 1979 and 1997 devolution referendums, and the 2014 Independence Referendum. The archive has recently gained the Canon
Scottish_Political_Archive
a majority of four to one in a referendum held in 1979. The election of a Labour Government in 1997 brought devolution back to the political agenda. In
Politics_of_Wales
Play written by Peter Morgan
results, references were made to Nicola Sturgeon and the success of the Scottish National Party winning seats from the Labour Party. Other current events
The_Audience_(2013_play)
UK law relating to internal trade
the significant and regressive impact of the IMA on devolution. Devolution Since the Brexit Referendum The Welsh Government has described it as "an attack
United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020
United_Kingdom_Internal_Market_Act_2020
Wing of the Liberal Democrats in Scotland
"Yes-Yes" vote in the 1997 devolution referendum. In the first elections to the Scottish Parliament in 1999, the Scottish Liberal Democrats won 17 seats
Scottish_Liberal_Democrats
independence referendum energised devolution around the UK". The Guardian. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2021. "Scottish independence referendum – Results"
Politics of the United Kingdom
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Primary and secondary legislation generated by the Senedd
the three legal jurisdictions of the United Kingdom. However, due to devolution, the law in Wales is increasingly distinct from the law in England, since
Welsh_law
became committed to devolution for both Scotland and Wales, and in 1997 it was elected with a mandate to hold referendums on a Scottish Parliament and a
Unionism_in_Wales
multi-level politics in the UK after devolution: the case of the Scottish Liberal Democrats in the 2011 Scottish Parliament election". Individu et Nation
List_of_UK_political_slogans
number of elections in 1979 had a significant negative effect on turnout. There were referendums in Scotland and Wales on devolution in March and the general
1979 European Parliament election in the United Kingdom
1979_European_Parliament_election_in_the_United_Kingdom
Member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
Unlike the secretaries of state for Wales and Scotland, which are generally held by Welsh and Scottish MPs, the position has never been held by an MP
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
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From Scotland; a Gael.
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Manx form of Scottish Peigi, PAAIE means "pearl."
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Name of a prominent Scottish clan spelled to preserve original Scottish pronunciation.
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Pet form of Scottish Maighread, PEIGI means "pearl."
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Pet form of English Scott, SCOTTIE means "Scotsman."
Female
Scottish
Scottish name MAIGHDLIN means "magnificent."
Female
Scottish
Scottish form of English Norma, NORMINA means "northman."
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Scottish Gaelic form of Jane: God is gracious.
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Scottish : variant of Troup.English : variant of Throop.
Female
Scottish
Pet form of Scottish Mairead, MYSIE means "pearl."
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Scottish place name.
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Scottish : variant of McKenzie.English : variant of Kinsey.
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Sea. A Scottish surname and place name.
Male
Scottish
Scottish name LAIRD means "landowner."
Female
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic name DEÃ’IRIDH means "pilgrim."
Surname or Lastname
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Scottish : variant of Norris.English : variant of Northey.
Female
Scottish
Scottish form of English Norma, NORMANNA means "northman."
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