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McKinley

Originates in the Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, a Scottish surname descended from the personal name Fionnlagh meaning fair warrior.

Meaning and origin

This name developed in Scotland as a surname derived from the Gaelic personal name Fionnlagh.

How to pronounce McKinley

English (US)mik-KIN-lee

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