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Macy
MAY-see
Macy (name) means a female given name, originally taken from the surname Macy. Example: “Macy opened her presents on Christmas morning.”
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A female given name, originally taken from the surname Macy.
"Macy opened her presents on Christmas morning."
How to use Macy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name, also familiar from the Macy's department store chain.
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Etymology
From a Norman surname tied to places called Massy in France, ultimately from a Gallo-Roman personal name.
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What does “Macy” mean?
The word “Macy” means a female given name, originally taken from the surname Macy. In plain terms, a woman's first name, also familiar from the Macy's department store chain.
How do you pronounce “Macy”?
“Macy” is pronounced MAY-see (/ˈmeɪsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Macy” in a sentence?
Here is “Macy” used in a sentence: “Macy opened her presents on Christmas morning.”
What part of speech is “Macy”?
“Macy” is a name.
