Macgyver

Macgyver Meaning & Origin

About Macgyver
The name "MacGyver" is a surname of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gobhar," meaning "son of the goat herder." The name signifies someone who is resourceful, clever, and skilled at finding unconventional solutions to problems, much like the iconic television character Angus MacGyver, who was known for his ability to use everyday objects to create innovative solutions in challenging situations.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Macgyver are male.

Macgyver Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKFR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G AY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/məˈgaɪvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macgyver in Braille

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

The name Macgyver in braille

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

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

The name Macgyver in sign language

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