Middle Names, Surnames, and Nicknames
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Macgreggor represents a variant spelling of MacGregor, a masculine name with Scottish origins. This surname-turned-first-name derives from the Scottish clan name MacGregor, meaning 'son of Gregor'…
Scottish
"son of life"
Although appearing as a patronym (nope, it doesn't mean "son of Elizabeth"), Macbeth originated as a given name. It is derived from the Gaelic MacBeatha, describing a religious man. The Shakespearean…
Macawlay is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Macaulay, a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Amhalghaidh,' meaning 'son of Amhalghaidh.' The original Gaelic name…
Mackenzye represents a creative spelling variation of Mackenzie, a name with Scottish Gaelic origins meaning "son of the fair one" or "son of Kenneth." Originally a masculine surname and clan name,…
Macgee is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins, likely derived from the surname MacGee or McGee. These surnames come from 'Mac Aoidh,' meaning 'son of Aodh' (an ancient name…
Mackenzy is a feminine name that represents a modern, feminine spelling variation of the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which originally meant 'son of Kenneth' or 'fair one.' This contemporary…
Macewen is a masculine name derived from the Scottish surname MacEwen or MacEwan. This patronymic surname originates from Gaelic elements 'mac' meaning 'son of' and 'Eoghan' (Owen), which means…
Variation of Mackenzie or Kinsey, English, Scottish
"Son of Kenneth; son of Kinsey"
Part Mackenzie, part Kinsey, Mackinsey could work for someone who loves both.
Mackinzie is a masculine name derived from the Scottish surname Mackenzie, meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'fair one.' This particular spelling variation emerged in North America as part of the trend…
Macauly is a masculine name primarily recognized as a spelling variant of Macaulay, which originated as a Scottish and Irish surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. Derived from…
Mackenzia is a feminine variant of Mackenzie, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Coinnich,' meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'son of the fair one.' This feminine spelling…
Maceuan is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, believed to be a variant of MacEwan or MacEwen. The name consists of 'Mac,' meaning 'son of,' and 'Euan' or 'Ewen,' which derives from the…
Maclaren is a masculine name derived from Scottish Gaelic origins, functioning primarily as a surname before its adoption as a given name. It originated as a clan name meaning 'son of Laurence' or…
Maclayne is a distinctive masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic influences. It appears to be a modern compound formation, possibly combining elements of 'Mac' (meaning 'son of' in Gaelic) with…
Mackenzey is an uncommon masculine variant spelling of Mackenzie, a name of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'fair one.' Originally a surname derived from 'Mac' (son of) and…
Macmillan is an uncommon masculine given name derived from the Scottish surname of the same spelling. The surname originates from the Gaelic 'Mac Mhaolain,' meaning 'son of the tonsured one' or 'son…
Macrae is a feminine name with Scottish Gaelic origins, though it can also be used for males. It derives from the clan name Mac Rath, meaning 'son of grace' or 'son of prosperity.' As a…
Macenzie is an alternative spelling of the more common Mackenzie or McKenzie, a name with Scottish Gaelic origins meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'fair one.' Originally a surname, it became popular as a…
Irish
"son of Hugh"
Magee became one of the first gender-bending Irish surname names so popular today thanks to New York television newswoman Magee Hickey. In case you don't know, the g is hard, as in Maggie, but with…
Macaully is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Macaulay or MacAulay, which originated as a Scottish and Irish surname. The Gaelic origin 'Mac Amhalghaidh' means 'son of…
