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McNeil (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Néill, meaning "son of Neil.". Example: “The McNeil clan traces its roots to the island of Barra.”

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A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Néill, meaning "son of Neil."
"The McNeil clan traces its roots to the island of Barra."
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Etymology

An Anglicised form of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Néill, meaning “son of Níall”.

Origin: Irish

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What does “McNeil” mean?
The word “McNeil” means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Néill, meaning "son of Neil.".
How do you use “McNeil” in a sentence?
Here is “McNeil” used in a sentence: “The McNeil clan traces its roots to the island of Barra.”
What part of speech is “McNeil”?
“McNeil” is a name.
What is the meaning of McNeil?
"McNeil" (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Néill, meaning "son of Neil.".