1. Tawny Boy: This brownie hailed from Overthwaite in Westmorland around 1650 and was known for his helpful nocturnal activities.
2. Cauld Lad of Hylton: A spirited presence from Hylton in Sunderland, believed to be the ghost of a murdered stable boy, tidying up untidy areas and causing chaos when they were too neat.
3. Munn: A hard-working brownie associated with the MacLachlan clan of Castle Lachlan, famous for working tirelessly without taking payment, except he couldn’t stand clothing being offered.
4. Peallaidh: Known as the king of the Uruisgs, a type of Scottish household spirit similar to brownies, his legacy continues in the Scottish Highlands.
5. Booman: A term for brownies in the Shetland and Orkney islands, associated with diligent farm work.
6. Brown Man of the Muirs: Not just a brownie but a guardian spirit of wild beasts, ensuring the safety of deer in the Scottish Borders.
7. Peallaidh an Spùit: Known as Peallaidh of the Spout, a revered spirit in Scottish folklore.
8. Bodachan Sabhaill: The “little old man of the barn,” known for haunting barns and performing chores unseen by humans.
9. Puddlefoot: A brownie from near Pitlochry in Perthshire, famous for his name which eventually led to his disappearance.
10. Brùnaidh an Easain: Known as the “Brownie of the little waterfall,” this spirit was a helpful presence in the Scottish Highlands.
1. Meg Mullach: Also known as Hairy Meg, she is noted for keeping a spotless home and magically serving meals, though some tales describe her as a child-stealer.
2. Silkie: A grey silk-clad spirit known for household work, notably haunting Denton Hall in Northumberland and helping to manage the hearth.
3. Doonie: Found in the Scottish Lowlands, this spirit appears as both male and female, known for living in the wilderness and sometimes assisting those in peril.
4. Nectan: While not as famous as Meg or Silkie, Nectan is sometimes mentioned as a helpful female figure in Scottish lore.
5. Gleneagle: A rare female spirit believed to guard certain households, known mostly in oral traditions.
6. Pyewacket: This name has historic lore attached to female spirits thought to provide household assistance and is sometimes linked to brownie tales.
7. Jenny Greenteeth: Although primarily a water spirit, some stories depict her with traits of brownies, following homemaking and child-rearing tasks.
8. Green Jean: A figure known in local myths for maintaining gardens and yards in immaculate conditions, akin to a brownie.
9. Lady of the Cairn: A spirit associated with gentle natural and domestic oversight, wonderfully rare in tales as a brownie-like character.
10. Cailleach: While more commonly a figure of mythology, some regional tales describe her displaying brownie-like qualities of home care and attention.