Mackie

Scottish or Irish

"son of"

Mackie Origin and Meaning

The name Mackie is a boy's name.

Mackie is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Macky, which is a diminutive of Mac or Mack, meaning 'son of.' It began as a surname or clan name, often representing descendants of Magnus. As a given name, Mackie has a friendly, approachable quality with its '-ie' ending creating a sense of familiarity. Though relatively uncommon as a first name, it maintains popularity in Scotland and among families with Scottish heritage. Mackie offers a distinctive alternative to more popular Mac- names while still carrying traditional roots and a strong connection to Scottish culture.

Famous People Named Mackie

• Luis "Mackie" Pizarro Puerto Rican reggae singer of duo Yaga & Mackie
• Robert Gordon "Bob" Mackie American fashion designer
• Alasdair Mackie "Algy" Ward English bassist of bands Tank and The Damned
• Shamele Mackie aka Papoose American rapper
• Anthony Dwane Mackie American actor
• Mackie Samoskevich American professional ice hockey forward

The name Mackie in Pop Culture

• "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer" (English: "Mack the Knife") song from musical "The Threepenny Opera"
• Mackie Stingray character in anime "Bubblegum Crisis"
• Mackie Bowen character in New Zealand soap "Shortland Street"