McCullough
Gender: Neutral
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Son Of The Brave
What is the meaning of the name McCullough?
The name McCullough is primarily a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that means Son Of The Brave.
The name “McCullough” is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name **”MacCulough”** or **”MacCulloch,”** which means **”son of Culloch”** or **”son of the hound of the (s)heath.”**
The components break down as follows:
– **”Mac”** means “son of.”
– **”Culloch”** (or similar variations) often comes from a word meaning “hound” or “dog,” related to old Gaelic or Celtic names associated with hunting or protection.
Thus, “McCullough” generally conveys a lineage or descent from someone associated with the characteristics of a hound or protector.
Different Spellings of the name McCullough:
The name “McCullough” can have several variations in spelling:
1. **McCullough** (Standard spelling)
2. **MacCullough** (Alternative with “Mac”)
3. **MacCulloch** (Another variation)
4. **McCulloch** (Simplified form)
These variations retain the same core meaning but may differ in regional usage and pronunciation.
How to write the name McCullough in Japanese?
To write the name “McCullough” in Japanese, you would use Katakana for phonetic transcription:
– **マクカロウ (Makukarou)**
This transcription approximates the pronunciation of “McCullough” in Japanese.