MCFETRIDGE
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Fetridge, Mcfetridge
McFetridge
McFetridge is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is believed to have originated from both countries, with variations in spelling including MacFetridge, McFedries, and MacFocheirtaigh.
The name is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Fhiodhris, meaning "son of Fhiodhris." The Scottish version of the name hails from the clan MacFedries, which is associated with the Western Highlands of Scotland.
In Ireland, the McFetridge surname is believed to have originated from the Muintir Feada rule in the province of Ulster.
The McFetridge family name has a rich history and is linked to various notable individuals throughout the centuries. It has since spread beyond its origins in Scotland and Ireland, with McFetridges now residing in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with strong Scottish and Irish connections.
Today, the McFetridge surname continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a testament to the enduring heritage and legacy of the Scottish and Irish people.
Typical given names associated with the McFetridge surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kyle
- Robert
- Samuel
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Claire
- Eleanor
- Elizabeth
- Erica
- Fiona
- Helen
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Ruth
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 237 people named McFetridge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named McFetridge.
Famous people named McFetridge
- Duncan McFetridge - Australian politician
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.