McLeod
What is another word for McLeod? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — A Scottish surname derived from Scottish Gaelic, being the anglicised form of Mac Leòid.
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic MacLeòid (“son of Leòd”), from Old Norse Liótr (“the Ugly (one)”), from Old Norse ljótr (“ugly, scary”). The combination tool was created in 1905 by Malcolm McLeod, a US Forest Service ranger.
Full origin of McLeod →Frequently asked questions
What does “McLeod” mean?
The word “McLeod” means a Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic, the anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Leòid.
How do you pronounce “McLeod”?
“McLeod” is pronounced muh-KLOWD (/məˈklaʊd/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “McLeod”?
Depending on how it is used, “McLeod” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “McLeod” come from?
The word “McLeod” dates back to around 1905 and comes from Old Norse. From Scottish Gaelic MacLeòid (“son of Leòd”), from Old Norse Liótr (“the Ugly (one)”), from Old Norse ljótr (“ugly, scary”). The combination tool was created in 1905 by Malcolm McLeod, a US Forest Service ranger.
Is “McLeod” a common word?
“McLeod” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “McLeod” have?
“McLeod” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic, the anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Leòid.
