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McRae

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Scottish
Pronounced Pron. mə-KRAY
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Meaning & History

From Gaelic Mag Raith meaning "son of Rath", a given name meaning "prosperity" or "grace".

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VariantsMacRae, McCrae, Rae(Scottish) Mag Raith(Scottish Gaelic)
Other Languages & CulturesMag Raith(Irish)

Categories

fortune, virtues, wealth
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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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