McCoy

Gender: Neutral
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Son Of Aodh

What is the meaning of the name McCoy?

The name McCoy is primarily a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that means Son Of Aodh.

The name “McCoy” is of Scottish and Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname **”Mac Ai”** or **”Mac Coy,”** which means **”son of Ai”** or **”son of Aodh.”** The name “Aodh” (pronounced “Aye” or “Hugh”) is an ancient Gaelic name meaning **”fire”** or **”fiery.”**

Thus, “McCoy” can be interpreted as **”descendant of Aodh”** or **”son of the fiery one.”**

Different Spellings of the name McCoy:

The name “McCoy” can have several variations in spelling:

1. **McCoy** (Standard spelling)
2. **MacCoy** (Alternative with “Mac”)
3. **MacCoye** (Less common variation)
4. **McCoye** (Another variant)

Each spelling retains the core meaning related to descent from “Aodh” or “fire,” but they may differ slightly in pronunciation and usage.