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McKay
muh-KAY
McKay (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Aoidh, meaning "son of Aodh.". Example: “The McKay family has farmed this land for generations.”
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A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Aoidh, meaning "son of Aodh."
"The McKay family has farmed this land for generations."
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Etymology
From Irish Mac Aodha and Scottish Gaelic MacAoidh (literally “son of Aodh”). Related to McCoy and McGee.
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What does “McKay” mean?
The word “McKay” means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Aoidh, meaning "son of Aodh.".
How do you pronounce “McKay”?
“McKay” is pronounced muh-KAY (/məˈkeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “McKay” in a sentence?
Here is “McKay” used in a sentence: “The McKay family has farmed this land for generations.”
What part of speech is “McKay”?
“McKay” is a name.
Is “McKay” a common word?
“McKay” is an uncommon word in modern English.