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McCauley (name) means an Irish and Scottish surname meaning "son of Amhalghaidh.". Example: “Macaulay Culkin's surname is a variant spelling of McCauley.”

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An Irish and Scottish surname meaning "son of Amhalghaidh."
"Macaulay Culkin's surname is a variant spelling of McCauley."
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Etymology

Two main origins: * Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Amhalghaidh (“son of Amhalghadh”), a personal name of uncertain origin. * Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Amhlaoibh (“son of Amhlaoibh”), a Gaelicized form of Old Norse Óláfr (“Olaf”).

Origin: Irish

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What does “McCauley” mean?
The word “McCauley” means an Irish and Scottish surname meaning "son of Amhalghaidh.".
How do you use “McCauley” in a sentence?
Here is “McCauley” used in a sentence: “Macaulay Culkin's surname is a variant spelling of McCauley.”
What part of speech is “McCauley”?
“McCauley” is a name.
What is the meaning of McCauley?
"McCauley" (name) means an Irish and Scottish surname meaning "son of Amhalghaidh.".
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