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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 the Gaelic Mag Raith meaning "son of Rath", a given name meaning "prosperity" or "grace".
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VariantsMacRae, Mag Raith, McCrae, Rae
Other Languages & CulturesMacRae, Mag Raith(Irish)

Categories

fortune, virtues, wealth
Entry updated February 4, 2020 ·
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