indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Scottish (Anglicized)
Other Forms FormsMacLeod, Mac Leòid, McLeod
Meaning & History
Anglicized form of McLeod. The spelling was likely altered to associate it with the English word cloud. A notable fictional bearer was Fox McCloud, the main character in the StarFox video game series, including 1997's StarFox 64 for the Nintendo 64.