Mac Names
- Mcguire
- Mccarthy
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"son of Cárthach"Description:
McCarthy is one of a wave of new Irish surname-names, one of the most popular last names of Irish origin now translated to a first name. Mac is an attractive nickname.
- Mcarthur
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"son of Arthur"Description:
The Mc and Mac surnames are asserting themselves as first names and this is one of the most popular. Though outside the U.S. Top 1000, it's among the fastest rising names for boys.
- Mckayla
Origin:
Variation of MichaelaMeaning:
"who is like God"Description:
Is this popular name really Michaela, or is it a combination of McKenna and Kayla. The real answer: it's a fusion of trends.
- Mccormack
- Mcgee
- Mckay
Origin:
GaelicMeaning:
"son of Aodh"Description:
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.
- Macenzie
- Mackay
- Mcgill
Origin:
Irish and Scottish surnameMeaning:
"son of the foreigner"Description:
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 could still be used to honor a Gil in your life.
- Macclain
- Mckee
- Macalay
- Mcleod
- Mclaren
Origin:
GaelicMeaning:
"son of Labhrainn"Description:
A rare Mc surname used for both girls and boys in the US. It ultimately derives from Laurentius, as does Lawrence.
- Mackinley
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"son of the fair hero"Description:
A spelling spin on presidential surname McKinley.
- Mceuan
- Macegan
- Mackendra
- Mccallum