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McKinnon

muh-KIH-nuhn
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McKinnon (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Fhionghain, meaning "son of Fingon.". Example: “McKinnon inherited his grandfather's bagpipes.”

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A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Fhionghain, meaning "son of Fingon."
"McKinnon inherited his grandfather's bagpipes."
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Etymology

Comes from the Scottish Gaelic MhicFhionghain, which comes from Fhionghain, meaning “Fingon”.

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What does “McKinnon” mean?
The word “McKinnon” means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Fhionghain, meaning "son of Fingon.".
How do you pronounce “McKinnon”?
“McKinnon” is pronounced muh-KIH-nuhn (/məˈkɪnən/ in IPA).
How do you use “McKinnon” in a sentence?
Here is “McKinnon” used in a sentence: “McKinnon inherited his grandfather's bagpipes.”
What part of speech is “McKinnon”?
“McKinnon” is a name.