McFadyen (surname)
For other uses, see McFadyen.
| McFadyen | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Region of origin | Scottish |
| Related names | McFadden, MacFadyen, McFayden |
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]
List of persons with the surname
- Charles Hector McFadyen (1892–1965), Australian rules football player and senior public servant
- Don McFadyen (1907–1990), Canadian professional hockey left winger
- Hugh McFadyen (born 1967), Canadian lawyer and politician
- Ian McFadyen (born 1948), Australian writer, actor, and director
- John Edgar McFadyen (1870–1933), Scottish theologian and professor
- Ken McFadyen (born 1939), Australian war artist
- Liane Buffie McFadyen, Colorado politician
- Luke McFadyen (born 1982), Australian rugby player
See also
References
- ↑ "McFadden Surname Origin". searchforancestors.com. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
- ↑ "http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/mcfadyen-family-crest.htm". houseofnames.com. Retrieved 2008-01-07. External link in
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