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Macaulay

From a Scottish Gaelic surname, descended from Amhalghadh: meaning uncertain.

Meaning and origin

Macaulay comes from the Scottish surname Mac Amhalghaidh, itself based on Amhalghadh, an early Gaelic name of obscure origins.

How to pronounce Macaulay

English (US)muh-KAW-lee /məˈkɔːli/

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