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Mccrae
Scottish
"son of Rath; son of grace and prosperity"
Stylized as McCrae, this attractive Scottish surname-name is found in Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove , as the surname of hero Augustus/Gus McCrae. Also spelled MacCrae or McRay among other…
Mccue
Gaelic
"son of Hugh"
This surname was used by Grant Show and Katherine La Nasa for their daughter Eloise's middle.
Mcduff
McDuff is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with Scottish Gaelic origins. Derived from "mac Dhuibh" meaning "son of Duff" or "son of the dark one," it carries strong historical significance in…
Mcgill
Irish and Scottish surname
"son of the foreigner"
Despite its appearance, McGill is not related to any of the Gil- names, including Gilbert, Gilford, and Gilson. The "gill" piece is derived from the Gaelic word gall , meaning "foreigner." Yet, it…
Mcguire
Mcguire is a masculine name that originated as an Irish surname, derived from the Gaelic 'Mag Uidhir,' meaning 'son of Odhar' or 'son of the pale-colored one.' As a first name, it represents the…
Mcgwire
McGwire is a masculine given name that originated as an Irish and Scottish surname meaning "son of the dark-complexioned one" or "son of Gwyer." Its transition to first-name status likely gained…
Mckay
Gaelic
"son of Aodh"
McKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names.
Mckee
Mckee is a masculine name that originated as a Scottish and Irish surname, derived from 'Mac Aodha,' meaning 'son of Aodh' (an ancient Celtic name meaning 'fire'). As a first name, Mckee represents…
Mclane
Scottish, Irish
"son of the servant of St. John"
Stylized as McLane and sometimes spelled as McLain and McLean (along with the Mac versions), this occupational surname has potential as a given name. With the familiar sounds of popular Lane and…
Mclayne
Scottish, Irish
"son of the servant of St. John"
A surname-style name, also spelled as McLain and McLane.
Mclean
McLean is a masculine name derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eáin, meaning 'son of the servant of John.' As a first name, it represents the trend of using ancestral surnames as given…
Mcleod
Scottish
"son of Leod"
A Scottish surname with cool nickname Mac and a cloudy sound.
Mcneill
Mcneill is primarily a masculine surname of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin that has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage. Derived from "Mac Néill," meaning "son of Niall," it connects to…
Mcphee
McPhee is a masculine name that originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Dhuibhshíthe,' meaning 'son of Dubhshith' (dark peace). As a first name, McPhee is extremely rare, though…
Mcrae
Scottish
"son of Rath; son of grace and prosperity"
Mc- names beyond McKenzie are catching on, with Mccoy and Mac now in the US Top 1000 for boys. Rugged but cool McRae might be another possibility, given to just five boys in a recent year. A name of…
Mekhi
Derivation and meaning unknown
Fans of versatile, rising African- American actor Mekhi Phifer have begun to adopt his unusual first name for their sons.
Mihai
Romanian, from Hebrew
"who is like God?"
The cute Romanian form of Michael, Mihai is a popular name with a lot of historical significance in Romania — the most famous figure being Mihai the Brave, one of Romania’s greatest national heroes.
Monroe
Scottish
"mouth of the Roe river"
Monroe is a presidential surname which feels fresher than Jackson, Lincoln and Taylor. Marilyn Monroe is a famous female namesake, but her smart Scottish surname feels equally usable for either sex.…
Nadir
Arabic
"precious, scarce"
A relatively popular Arabic name that featured in the French Top 500 for much of the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st. It is also used as a given name in Turkey, Iran and Israel, as…
Nawab
Arabic
"deputy, leader"
Nawab is a royal title used in South Asian states, indicating a leader whose position might be compared to that of a prince. Derived from the Arabic naib meaning "deputy, leader", it is also used to…