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McKinnon

muh-KIH-nuhn

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

From Scottish Gaelic MhicFhionghain, from Fhionghain (“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.

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