McQuarrie
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Language(s)derived from Gaelic: Mac Guaire
Meaninga patronymic form of the Gaelic personal name meaning "proud" or "noble".
Region of originScotland
Variant form(s)Macquarie, MacQuarrie
| Language(s) | derived from Gaelic: Mac Guaire |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | a patronymic form of the Gaelic personal name meaning "proud" or "noble". |
| Region of origin | Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Macquarie, MacQuarrie |
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McQuarrie is a family name of Scottish origin.[1] It is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Guaire, which was a patronymic form of the Gaelic personal name meaning 'proud' or 'noble'.[1]
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