Four names have been shortlisted and were all selected for their links to the Glasgow 2018 brand and the city, or Scotland's history and heritage.

They are Belle, Bonnie, Isla and Star.

Those who take part in the vote will be entered into a competition to win an exclusive visit by the Glasgow 2018 mascot to a local school or sports club.

However, what the mascot will be has not yet been decided.

You can vote for the name of the mascot here.

Glasgow 2018 brings together the existing European Championships for aquatics, cycling, gymnastics, rowing and triathlon along with a new golf team championships.

Scheduled to take place next year from August 2 to 12, the inaugural concept is described as a new highlight on the global sporting calendar, and the biggest sporting event hosted in Scotland since the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Attendances of around 250,000 are expected across all six sports. 

Tickets officially went on sale last month following a sporting street carnival launch event in the Scottish city.

Fans can buy tickets for 84 sessions of sport starting at £10 ($12.70/€11.40) for adults and £5 ($6.40/€5.70) for under-16s and over 60s.

Tickets for all events can be purchased here and will be sold on a first come first served basis, with fans encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment.

There are also a number of free events including the cycling road race and open water swimming.