McClure
Gender: Neutral
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Son Of Ordar’s Follower
What is the meaning of the name McClure?
The name McClure is primarily a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that means Son Of Ordar’s Follower.
The name “McClure” is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic **”Mac Cluaran”** or **”Mac Clure,”** which means **”son of Cluaran.”** The name “Cluaran” is an old Gaelic personal name, meaning **”the clerk”** or **”scholar.”**
Thus, “McClure” generally conveys the meaning of **”descendant of Cluaran”** or **”son of the scholar.”**
Different Spellings of the name McClure:
The name “McClure” can have several variations in spelling:
1. **McClure** (Standard spelling)
2. **MacClure** (Alternative with “Mac”)
3. **MacClure** (Another variant with a slightly different structure)
4. **McClure** (Less common)
These variations reflect the same core meaning but may differ slightly in regional usage and pronunciation.