McFadyen (surname)
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For other uses, see McFadyen.
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McFadyen |
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| Region of origin | Scottish |
| Related names | McFadden, MacFadyen, McFayden |
| Popularity | Behind the Name |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with McFadyen |
McFadyen is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of little Patrick". The Celtic prefix "Mc" means "son of", while "Fadyen" is a derivative of the Gaelic Pháidín, meaning "little Patrick". It is a variant of the surname McFadden. There are similar names including MacFadyen and McFayden. People with the surname include: [1][2]
- McFadyen
- McFayden
[edit] References
- ^ McFadden Surname Origin. searchforancestors.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-07.
- ^ http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/mcfadyen-family-crest.htm. houseofnames.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-07.
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