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McCauley.

A surname from Scottish Gaelic [in turn from Old Norse].

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. A surname from Scottish Gaelic [in turn from Old Norse].

    countable · uncountable
  2. An unincorporated community in Hardy County, West Virginia, United States.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Two main origins: * Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Amhalghaidh (“son of Amhalghadh”), a personal name of uncertain origin. * Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Amhlaoibh (“son of Amhlaoibh”), a Gaelicized form of Old Norse Óláfr (“Olaf”).

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