McGaughey
| Language(s) | Gaelic |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | son of Eochaidh; son of Eachaidh |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Eachaidh; Eochaidh; Mac Eachaidh |
McGaughey and MacGaughey, are Scottish and Irish surnames. They are anglicised forms of the Gaelic Mac Eachaidh, meaning "son of Eochaidh", or "son of Eachaidh". These personal names are composed of a derivative of the Gaelic each, meaning "horse"; the personal names mean "horseman".[1] Notable people with the surname include:
See also
References
- ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4.
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