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McLeod

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Scottish
Pronounced Pron. /mə.ˈklaʊd/(English)
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Meaning & History

From Gaelic MacLeòid meaning "son of Leod", a given name derived from Old Norse ljótr "ugly".

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VariantsMacLeod(Scottish) MacLeòid(Scottish Gaelic)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024

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