Mccoy
MEANING
ORIGIN
Scottish Gaelic
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Aodha' meaning 'son of Aodh.' Aodh is an old Gaelic name meaning 'fire'.
CULTURAL NOTES
The name is often associated with the idiom 'the real McCoy,' meaning the genuine article.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Historically used in Scotland and Ireland, it became well-known in the English-speaking world due to its association with authenticity.
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