Middle Names, Surnames, and Nicknames
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Macgregor, Scottish surname
"son of Gregor"
Actress Brie Williamson chose this spin on MacGregor for her son in 2010.
McGregor is a masculine name derived from Scottish and Irish heritage, originating as a surname meaning 'son of Gregor.' The ancestral name comes from the Scottish clan McGregor, with Gregor deriving…
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…
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…
Irish and Scottish surname
"son of Ealair"
A modern update to Hilary, which is related to Gaelic Ealair.
Ealair is the Gaelic form of Hilary, making McKellar an inventive way to honor a Hilary, Hillary, or Ellery in your life.
Mckinzie is a feminine name with Scottish origins, derived from the surname McKenzie, which means 'son of Kenneth' or 'fair one'. This name gained popularity in the United States as part of the trend…
McLaughlin, though primarily known as a surname of Irish origin, has occasionally been used as a feminine given name, representing a modern trend of using family surnames as first names. The surname…
McLaughlin is primarily a Scottish and Irish surname now occasionally used as a masculine given name. Derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Lochlainn,' meaning 'son of Lochlann,' it has deep Celtic roots.…
Irish surname
"son of Laurence"
Uncommon surname name used by Zak Williams for his son—it was his father Robin Williams's middle name.
Scottish, Irish
"son of the servant of St. John"
A surname-style name, also spelled as McLain and McLane.
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…
Scottish
"son of Leod"
A Scottish surname with cool nickname Mac and a cloudy sound.
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 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…
Mcpherson as a feminine given name represents an uncommon and distinctive choice that originated from a Scottish surname. Traditionally, Mcpherson (meaning "son of the parson/minister") comes from…
McPherson is a Scottish surname that has occasionally been used as a first name for boys. Derived from the Gaelic 'Mac a' Phearsain' meaning 'son of the parson' or 'son of the clergyman,' it reflects…
Mcqueen is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with Scottish Gaelic origins. Derived from 'Mac Shuibhne' meaning 'son of Suibhne' (a personal name meaning 'well-going' or 'pleasant'), it carries…
Mcrory is an unusual masculine name that originated as a Scottish and Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Ruaidhrí,' meaning 'son of Rory' or 'son of the red king.' As a first name, it…
Macalay is a masculine name with Scottish Gaelic origins, derived from 'Mac Amhalghaidh' meaning 'son of Amhalghaidh' (an ancient personal name). Sometimes spelled Macaulay or Macauley, it began as a…
