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Mccauley

muh-KAW-lee

Popularity

#13498

rising

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

115

Peak Year

#16 in 1993

First Recorded

1991

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Mac Amhalghaidh," meaning "son of Amhalghaidh," a personal name of uncertain meaning.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Lorenzo Dow "Mac" McCauley

    American politician, represented Mississippi in the U.S. House.

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Personality Traits

StrongTraditionalDependableLoyal

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