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Name Bute
Type Political Subdivision & Island
Usage Scottish Gaelic, Norse, English
Scripts Bòd
Pronounced Pron. bjuːt(Scottish Gaelic)
Other Forms FormsBót
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Meaning & History
The name Bute is believed to derive from the Old Norse word Bót, meaning "fire", possibly referring to ancient beacons or signal fires used on the island. Alternatively, it may come from the Scottish Gaelic Bòd or Bodach, meaning "island of the old man". The Isle of Bute has a rich history, including Viking settlements and Scottish royal connections, as it was historically part of the Kingdom of Strathclyde and later a seat of the Stewart family.