Is Perth, Australia named after Perth, Scotland?

That depends on which Perth you're asking about — Perth, Western Australia, or Perth, Tasmania. Just kidding! They both are. The WA Perth is named in honour of the Scottish Secretary of State for War and the Colonies, George Murray. read more

The city of Perth in Western Australia was named by Captain James Stirling in 1829 after Perth, Scotland, in honour of the birthplace and parliamentary seat in the British House of Commons of Sir George Murray, Secretary of State for War and the Colonies. read more

It was not named after anybody. Captain James Stirling, from Lanarkshire, brought the first settlers to officially settle in Perth and established a new colony. Perth was originally called The Swan River Colony, then changed to Perth after the Scottish city of the same name, at a later date by Capt James Stirling who became governor of Australia. read more