Macdonald

Macdonald Meaning & Origin

About Macdonald
The name "Macdonald" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Dòmhnaill," meaning "son of Donald." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person named Donald. The name has a rich history in Scotland and is associated with the powerful Clan Donald, one of the largest and most influential clans in Scottish history. Today, "Macdonald" is a common surname found not only in Scotland but also among Scottish diaspora communities around the world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Macdonald are male.

Macdonald Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKTNLT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02305043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K D AA1 N AH0 L D
🌐 IPA
/məkˈdɑnəld/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKTNLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macdonald in Braille

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

The name Macdonald in braille

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

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

The name Macdonald in sign language

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