Mayvor
Scottish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mayvor
Mayvor is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic "maor," meaning "steward" or "bailiff," combined with the suffix "-or," denoting an agent or person holding that role.
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Etymology
Mayvor is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic "maor," meaning "steward" or "bailiff," combined with the suffix "-or," denoting an agent or person holding that role. The name literally translates to "one who is a steward" and has roots in medieval Scottish administrative titles.
The name is primarily Scottish in origin and was used historically among Scottish families, particularly in the Lowlands, where it referred to officials who managed lands or estates on behalf of nobility. While not widely documented in modern use, it reflects the feudal administrative structure of medieval Scotland.
Mayvor currently ranks #3,130 in the United States as a girl's name.
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