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McCarthy

muh-KAH-thee

McCarthy (name) means an Irish surname meaning "son of the loving one.". Example: “McCarthy is one of the most common surnames in Ireland.”

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An Irish surname meaning "son of the loving one."
"McCarthy is one of the most common surnames in Ireland."

Word forms

McCarthys plural, McCarthies plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Irish Mac Carthaigh (literally “son of Carthach”).

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “McCarthy” mean?

The word “McCarthy” means an Irish surname meaning "son of the loving one.".

How do you pronounce “McCarthy”?

“McCarthy” is pronounced muh-KAH-thee (/məˈkɑɹ.θi/ in IPA).

How do you use “McCarthy” in a sentence?

Here is “McCarthy” used in a sentence: “McCarthy is one of the most common surnames in Ireland.”

What part of speech is “McCarthy”?

“McCarthy” is a name.

Is “McCarthy” a common word?

“McCarthy” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Is McCarthy spelled with a capital C in the middle?

Yes, standard spelling capitalizes the letter following "Mc," giving McCarthy rather than Mccarthy. This follows the usual convention for Irish and Scottish surnames formed with the "Mc" prefix.

Is McCarthy an Irish or English surname?

McCarthy is an Irish surname, formed using the Gaelic patronymic prefix "Mc" meaning "son of." It is historically strongly linked to Ireland, particularly the region of County Cork.

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