Macy (given name)
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| Pronunciation | MAY-see |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old French |
| Meaning | Weapon |
| Region of origin | Gaul |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Macey, Lacy, Lacey, Maci |
Macy is a female given name based on the surname Macy, which is itself derived from a French place name meaning "Maccius' estate".[1] Other spelling variations of the name include Macie, Macey, and Maci. The name's popularity increased after Rowland Macy founded the Macy's chain of department stores.[citation needed] The name Macy may refer to:
- Macy Chan (born 1981), Hong Kong actress
- Macy DuBois (1929–2007), Canadian architect
- Macy Gray (born 1967), American singer
- Macy Morse (1921–2019), American political activist
- Macy Nulman (1923–2011), American scholar
- Macy Rodman (born 1989), American singer-songwriter and comedian
