MacGregor

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Scottish

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Gaelic MacGriogair meaning "son of Gregor". It originates from the Highland clan Gregor. A famous bearer was the Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734).

Related Names

RootGriogair (given name)
VariantsMcGregor(Scottish) MacGriogair(Scottish Gaelic)
Other Languages & CulturesGrigoryan, Krikorian(Armenian) Grigorov, Grigorova(Bulgarian) Grgić(Croatian) Řeha, Řehová(Czech) Gregersen(Danish) Gregory(English) Goretti, Gori(Italian) Gregersen(Norwegian) Grześkiewicz(Polish) Grigore, Grigorescu(Romanian)

Categories

anglicizations, folk heroes, skiffle
Entry updated April 5, 2022