Macaulay

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Name — A Scottish surname and given name, also used as a first name, most famously by actor Macaulay Culkin.

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Etymology

In Scotland, it is an anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Mac Amhalghaidh (“son of Amhalghaidh”). In Ireland, it is an anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Amhlaoibh (“son of Amhlaoibh”) or Mac Amhlaidh (“son of Amhlaidh”). These Gaelic names in turn derive from the Old Norse personal names Áleifr and Óláfr.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Macaulay” mean?

The word “Macaulay” means a Scottish surname and given name, also used as a first name, most famously by actor Macaulay Culkin.

How do you pronounce “Macaulay”?

“Macaulay” is pronounced muh-KAW-lee (/məˈkɔːli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Macaulay” in a sentence?

Here is “Macaulay” used in a sentence: “Macaulay starred in a popular holiday film as a child.”

What part of speech is “Macaulay”?

“Macaulay” is a name.

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