McGaughey and MacGaughey are Scottish and Irish (Armagh County Ireland) surnames. They are anglicised forms of the Gaelic Mac Eachaidh, meaning "son of Eochaidh", or "son of God or sword". These personal names are composed of a derivative of the Gaelic each, meaning "son of Lugh"; the personal names mean "son of God or son of sword".[1] Notable people with the surname include:
- Claude R. McGaughey III
- Edward W. McGaughey
- Martin McGaughey
- Nicholas McGaughey
- Neal McCoy (born McGaughey)
| Pronunciation | "McGoy" (American pronunciation) or "McGah-he" How Irish people pronounce it |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Gaelic |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | son of God; son of Sun God Lugh |
| Region of origin | Ireland & Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | '; '; ' |
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References edit
- ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4.
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