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MacIntyre

MA-kihn-teye-uh

MacIntyre (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the carpenter.". Example: “Macintyre is a common surname in the Scottish Highlands.”

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A Scottish surname meaning "son of the carpenter."
"Macintyre is a common surname in the Scottish Highlands."

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Etymology

From Gaelic "Mac an t-Saoir," meaning "son of the carpenter."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “MacIntyre” mean?

The word “MacIntyre” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the carpenter.".

How do you pronounce “MacIntyre”?

“MacIntyre” is pronounced MA-kihn-teye-uh (/ˈmækɪnˌtaɪɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “MacIntyre” in a sentence?

Here is “MacIntyre” used in a sentence: “Macintyre is a common surname in the Scottish Highlands.”

What part of speech is “MacIntyre”?

“MacIntyre” is a name.

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