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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