McGaughey

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MacGaughey, McGaughey
Family name
Meaning son of Eochaidh; son of Eachaidh
Region of origin Ireland
Language(s) of origin Gaelic
Related names Eachaidh; Eochaidh; Mac Eachaidh

McGaughey and MacGaughey, are Scottish and Irish surnames. They are Anglicised forms of the Gaelic Mac Eachaidh, meaning "son of Eochaidh", or "son of Eachaidh". These personal names are composed of a derivative of the Gaelic each, meaning "horse"; these personal names mean "horseman".[1] Notable people with the surname include:

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References

  1. Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508137-4. 
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