What origin is the name Macgillivray?

Macgillivray comes from scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Macgillivray a popular name?

Macgillivray is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Macgillivray?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Macgillivray — for example Isla, Elsie, Ainsley. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

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Q: Is Macgillivray a rare name?

Yes. Macgillivray does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Macgillivray

Macgillivray

Boy

scottish

4 syllables

Macgillivray is a scottish boy's name meaning "A Scottish Gaelic surname meaning son of the servant of judgment, often associated with Clan MacGillivray.".

Macgillivray is a boy name of scottish origin meaning "A Scottish Gaelic surname meaning son of the servant of judgment, often associated with Clan MacGillivray.". At 12 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Scottish Gaelic surname meaning son of the servant of judgment, often associated with Clan MacGillivray.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Macgillivray

Very rare in US records

What does Macgillivray mean?

Macgillivray is a boy name of scottish origin meaning "A Scottish Gaelic surname meaning son of the servant of judgment, often associated with Clan MacGillivray.".