Dia Dhuit, A Bhriot! (Brett)
NIX Probably the same etymology as Nixon meaning son of Nick. This would be either English or Lowland Scots.
CHARLES This could be tricky. At first glance, Charles is of course an English name. But it is found in Scotland. Traditionally, the name Tearlach (pronounced CHER-LAKH) was used as an equivalent to Charles, though it really isn't. This brought about the Scottish Gaelic name Mac Thearlaich (pronounced MAC ER-LEE) which was typically anglicised as MacKerlie, but sometimes as Charles.
BATSON Probably similar in origin to Bates or Beattie, in which case it is a diminutive of Bartholomew. This would be English or Lowland Scots. Mac Bait (?) could work as a Gaelic half-translation/transliteration. Pronounced MAC BAT.
HUDSON Definitely English. As in the famous explorer Henry Hudson. It means son of Hugh. A Gaelic translation could be Mac Uigh (pronounced MAC OO)
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