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Gaelic |
Meaning: |
Son of Coinneach; son of the fair one |
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Meaning: |
Son of Coinneach; son of the fair one |
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Pronunciation: |
(mah KEN zee) [Guide] |
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Miscellaneous Info for Mackenzie |
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English and Gaelic speaking countries |
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MacKenzie is a common Scottish surname, traditionally denoting membership in the MacKenzie clan. The MacKenzies have been a significant clan in Scotland for at least 700 years.
MacKenzie itself is an Anglicization of the Gaelic MacCoinneach, "son of Coinneach."
The Mac- prefix in Scottish names means "son of."
Coinneach is derived from cainneach (fair one; handsome). Hence: "son of the bright one".
The spelling Mackenzie is a popular variant for the first name. |
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The name meaning of Mackenzie and the name origin of Mackenzie have been reviewed by our name experts.
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