MCGRADY

Also recorded as Mc Grady, Mcgrady

McGrady

McGrady is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac an Chreith, meaning "son of the servant of the crazy one." The name is most commonly found in Northern Ireland.

History:

The McGrady family is believed to have originated in County Down, a region in the northeast of Ireland. The name has ancient roots and is associated with the Gaelic-speaking inhabitants of that area.

Notable People:

  • Eddie McGrady (1935-2013): A prominent Irish politician who served as a Member of Parliament for South Down from 1987 to 2010, representing the Social Democratic and Labour Party.
  • Pete McGrady: Football player who played for several British clubs in the mid-20th century.
  • Mairead McGrady: A contemporary artist known for her innovative mixed-media works.

Variants:

Variants of the McGrady surname include Magrady, MacGrady, and MacGrath.

References:

  • Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland.
  • Withycombe, E. G. (1977). The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names.

There are approximately 1,074 people named McGrady in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,988th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named McGrady.

Surname type: From name of parent

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Joseph
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • William

Female

  • Catherine
  • Charlotte
  • Elizabeth
  • Julie
  • Kelly
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Maureen
  • Michelle
  • Patricia
  • Ruth
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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