Maclay

Maclay Meaning & Origin

About Maclay
The name "Maclay" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Lathaich," meaning "son of Lathaich." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Lathaich. The name carries a sense of familial lineage and heritage, reflecting the Scottish tradition of using patronymic surnames to denote ancestry.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Maclay are female.

Maclay 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
M0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K L EY1
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™ΛˆkleΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maclay in Braille

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

The name Maclay in braille

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

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

The name Maclay in sign language

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