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Indi

Girl name · 100 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Indi: 100 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 15 births in 2013.

Indi is a name with multiple possible origins, most commonly considered a short form of India or Indigo, or a feminine variant of the Scottish name Innes. As a given name, it draws from the country India, ultimately derived from the River Indus, from the Sanskrit *sindhu* meaning "river" or "body of water." Indigo, the deep blue dye plant, shares this root and lends the name a creative, artistic association. Famous bearers include Indi Glow, a British singer-songwriter, and Indi Hartwell, an Australian professional wrestler. The name also connects to the Indian subcontinent, though it has no direct Scottish place-name link. A notable variant is Indie, which has become increasingly popular in Scotland since the 2010s, often chosen for its modern, free-spirited feel.