Macintyre
Scottish Gaelic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Macintyre
Macintyre derives from the Scottish Gaelic "Mac an t-Saoir," meaning "son of the carpenter," where "mac" means "son" and "saoir" means "craftsman" or "carpenter." The name is primarily used in Scottish culture and is associated with the Scottish Highlands, with historical connections to Clan MacIntyre, a Highland Scottish clan with documented presence from the medieval period onward.
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Etymology
Macintyre derives from the Scottish Gaelic "Mac an t-Saoir," meaning "son of the carpenter," where "mac" means "son" and "saoir" means "craftsman" or "carpenter." The name is primarily used in Scottish culture and is associated with the Scottish Highlands, with historical connections to Clan MacIntyre, a Highland Scottish clan with documented presence from the medieval period onward.
Macintyre currently ranks #10,294 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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