MacFadyen
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| MacFadyen | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Region of origin | Scottish |
| Related names | McFadden, McFadyen |
MacFadyen is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of little Patrick". The Celtic prefix "Mac" means "son of", while "Fadyen" is a derivative of the Gaelic Pháidín, meaning "little Patrick". It is a variant of the surname McFadden, which has other variants. People with the surname include: [1] [2]
- Angus Macfadyen
- Christie MacFadyen
- Donnie Macfadyen
- Elmer MacFadyen
- Ian Macfadyen
- Matthew Macfadyen
- Ross Macfadyen
- Willie MacFadyen
- Claire Macfadyen
- John Macfadyen
[edit] References
- ^ "McFadden Surname Origin". searchforancestors.com. http://www.searchforancestors.com/surnames/origin/m/mcfadden.php. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
- ^ "Macfadyen". houseofnames.com. http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/macfadyen-family-crest.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
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