McDaniel
Gender: Neutral
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Son Of Daniel/Donald
What is the meaning of the name McDaniel?
The name McDaniel is primarily a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that means Son Of Daniel/Donald.
The name “McDaniel” is of Scottish and Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name **”MacDhaibhidh”** or **”MacDaniel,”** which means **”son of David.”** The name “David” itself means **”beloved”** or **”friend.”** Therefore, “McDaniel” conveys the meaning of **”descendant of David”** or **”son of David.”**
Different Spellings of the name McDaniel:
The name “McDaniel” can have several variations in spelling:
1. **McDaniel** (Standard spelling)
2. **MacDaniel** (Alternative spelling with “Mac”)
3. **Mcdaniel** (Simplified form without the capital “D”)
4. **MacDanel** (Less common variant)
These variations retain the same core meaning but may differ slightly in style and usage.