Macauley

Macauley Meaning & Origin

About Macauley
The name Macauley is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacAmhalghaidh," meaning "son of Amhalghaidh." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Amhalghaidh. The name Macauley is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a strong sense of individuality.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Macauley are male.

Macauley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M02040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AO1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™ΛˆkΙ”li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macauley in Braille

Here's how to represent Macauley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Macauley in braille

How to Spell the Name Macauley in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Macauley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Macauley in sign language

Numerology