Pottie Family History

From one of the places named Pottie, most likely the old name for the parish of Dunbarney (Perths) or less likely a place of the same name in Argyll.

The place-name is derived from Scottish Gaelic poit, meaning ‘pot cauldron’, and Old Gaelic pota meaning ‘pot’.

This etymology suggests a connection with the common word for a cooking vessel.

It is possible that the name may be a borrowing from English, combined with a locative suffix -in.

In summary, the name Pottie carries linguistic significance that reflects both its Gaelic roots and its geographical context.