name
Uncommon
McCartney
muhk-KAHT-nee
McCartney (name) means a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "land at the foot of the thicket.". Example: “Paul McCartney is one of the most famous members of the Beatles.”
name
1
A Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "land at the foot of the thicket."
"Paul McCartney is one of the most famous members of the Beatles."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like McCartney.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Paul _____ is one of the most famous members of the Beatles.
Etymology
An anglicised form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Artaine, literally “son of Artan”, from mac (“son”) plus Artan, a diminutive of the name Art, from Old Irish art (“bear”). Compare McCartan, which has a similar origin.
Rhymes for McCartney
See all rhymes for McCartney →Frequently asked questions
What does “McCartney” mean?
The word “McCartney” means a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning "land at the foot of the thicket.".
How do you pronounce “McCartney”?
“McCartney” is pronounced muhk-KAHT-nee (/məkˈkɑː(ɹ)t.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “McCartney” in a sentence?
Here is “McCartney” used in a sentence: “Paul McCartney is one of the most famous members of the Beatles.”
What part of speech is “McCartney”?
“McCartney” is a name.
Is “McCartney” a common word?
“McCartney” is an uncommon word in modern English.
