Mccartney
Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Son Of The Hero
What is the meaning of the name Mccartney?
The name Mccartney is primarily a male name of Scottish origin that means Son Of The Hero.
The name “McCartney” is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname **”Mac Cairtne,”** which means **”son of Cartne.”**
– **”Mac”** means “son of.”
– **”Cartne”** is an old personal name of uncertain meaning, but it may be related to **”Carthach,”** meaning **”loving”** or **”affectionate”** in Gaelic.
Thus, “McCartney” generally conveys the meaning of **”descendant of Cartne”** or **”son of the affectionate one.”**
Different Spellings of the name Mccartney:
The name “McCartney” can have several variations in spelling:
1. **McCartney** (Standard spelling)
2. **MacCartney** (Alternative with “Mac”)
3. **McCartnie** (Less common variation)
4. **MacCartney** (Another variant with “Mac”)
These variations maintain the core meaning but may differ slightly in regional usage and pronunciation.