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Macaulay

muh-KAW-lee

Macaulay (name) means a Scottish surname and given name, also used as a first name, most famously by actor Macaulay Culkin. Example: “Macaulay starred in a popular holiday film as a child.”

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

"Macaulay starred in a popular holiday film as a child."

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Etymology

From Scotland, an anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Gaelic Mac Amhalghaidh ("son of Amhalghaidh"). From Ireland, an anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Amhlaoibh ("son of Amhlaoibh") or Mac Amhlaidh ("son of Amhlaidh"). These Gaelic names are derived from the Old Norse personal name Áleifr and Óláfr.

Rhymes for Macaulay

ay may day say ray hay lay pay jay way yay nay

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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.