Macgregor

Macgregor Meaning & Origin

About Macgregor
The name Macgregor is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Griogair," meaning "son of Gregory." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a man named Gregory. The Macgregor clan is one of the oldest and most prominent Scottish clans, known for their fierce and independent nature. The name Macgregor is associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Macgregor are male.

Macgregor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0260206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G R EH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/məˈgrɛgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macgregor in Braille

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

The name Macgregor in braille

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

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

The name Macgregor in sign language

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