What origin is the name Macnaughton?

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

Is Macnaughton a popular name?

Macnaughton 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 Macnaughton?

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

Macnaughton

Q: Is Macnaughton a rare name?

Yes. Macnaughton 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 Macnaughton

Macnaughton

Boy

scottish

3 syllables

Macnaughton is a scottish boy's name meaning "Derived from Scottish roots, this name signifies the son of the pure one.".

The meaning of Macnaughton is "Derived from Scottish roots, this name signifies the son of the pure one." — a boy name of scottish origin. At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.