MCNEILLIE
Also recorded as Mc Neillie, Mcneillie
McNeillie
McNeillie is a Scottish and Irish surname that is a variant of the surname MacNeill, which means "son of Neil". The name Neil is of Gaelic origin and means "champion" or "cloud". The McNeillie surname is predominantly found in Scotland and Ireland, with historical records dating back centuries.
Origins:
The McNeillie surname is derived from the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Mac Néill, which was a patronymic surname meaning "son of Neil".
History:
The McNeillie surname is closely associated with the clans and families of Scotland and Ireland. The name has ancestral ties to various regions, including the Scottish Highlands and the northern counties of Ireland.
Notable Individuals:
- John McNeillie (1904-1982): A Scottish author known for his works on rural life and agricultural practices.
- Niamh McNeillie (b. 1978): An Irish artist known for her contemporary paintings inspired by Celtic folklore.
Variants:
The McNeillie surname has several variants, including MacNeillie, McNeilly, and MacNeill.
Legacy:
The McNeillie surname carries a rich heritage of Scottish and Irish ancestry, with many individuals proudly bearing the name today. It reflects the Celtic roots of the British Isles and the enduring legacy of the Gaelic language and culture.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Swyrich Corporation. (n.d.). McNeillie Family Crest and Name History. Retrieved from https://www.houseofnames.com/mcneillie-family-crest
There are approximately 429 people named McNeillie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named McNeillie.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Gordon
- Hugh
- James
- John
- Ken
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jean
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Kelly
- Margaret
- Mary
- Poppy
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
- Macknell
- Macneall
- Macneil
- Macneill
- Macneillie
- Macnell
- Macnely
- Macniell
- Mcnail
- Mcnall
- Mcnalley
- Mcnally
- Mcneal
- Mcneale
- Mcnealey
- Mcneall
- Mcneally
- Mcnealy
- Mcneel
- Mcneeley
- Mcneely
- Mcneil
- Mcneila
- Mcneile
- Mcneilie
- Mcneilis
- Mcneill
- Mcneillage
- Mcneille
- Mcneillis
- Mcneilly
- Mcneily
- Mcnelis
- Mcnell
- Mcnella
- Mcnelley
- Mcnellie
- Mcnellis
- Mcnelly
- Mcniell
- Mcnill
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.