Mackay

The name Mackay is commonly given to boys. The meaning of Mackay is 'son of fire', 'virile', or 'manly'. Mackay is Scottish. Many sources have linked the name Mackay to the Gaelic word MacAoidha, which is the name of a Scottish Highland clan. MacAoidha is derived from 'mac', meaning 'son of', and 'Aoidh', meaning 'fire'. So, MacAoidha means 'son of fire'. It is also regarded as a name of a Celtic god. MacAoidha evolved to become Mackay and other variants. The Mackay clan was believed to be originally from Strathnaver, which is located in Caithness. Some of the Mackay clans are also found in Kintyre, Western Isles. The name Mackay has also been linked to the Irish since it appeared in the Isle of Man and Ireland as early as 1098. It was initially Mac Aedha and later changed to Macquay, which is a source name for Mackay. Some popular variants of the name Mackay are Mackey, an anglicized version; McKay, more common in Scotland; McCoy, more common in Ulster; and McKee and McHugh, which are the Irish forms. The MacKay clan was famous for their fighting skill, courage, and strength, as they won many battles against other clans during the 15th and 16th centuries. The name Mackay is commonly used in the United States, Canada, Scotland, Ireland, and England.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Scottish

Numerology

M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

C is for congenial, your pleasing way.

K is for keepsake, you treasure your memories.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

Y is for youthful, your eternal look.

Lucky

Mackay lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.