Mcguire

Mcguire Meaning & Origin

About Mcguire
The name "McGuire" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Mag Uidhir," meaning "son of Odhar." The name Odhar translates to "dun" or "sallow-colored," referring to a person with a fair or tawny complexion. "McGuire" is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Odhar. It is a common surname in Ireland and is often associated with individuals of Irish heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mcguire are male.

Mcguire Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M2060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 G W AY1 R
🌐 IPA
/məgˈwaɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mcguire in Braille

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

The name Mcguire in braille

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

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

The name Mcguire in sign language

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