Macrae

Macrae Meaning & Origin

About Macrae
The name "Macrae" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Macraith," meaning "son of grace." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Macraith. The name suggests qualities of elegance, charm, and favor, reflecting the meaning of "grace."

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

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Macrae are male.

Macrae Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -46.15% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0260
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K R EY1
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™ΛˆkreΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macrae in Braille

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

The name Macrae in braille

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

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

The name Macrae in sign language

Numerology