"Macaulay" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /məˈkɔːli/
Etymology: From Scotland, an anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Gaelic Mac Amhalghaidh ("son of Amhalghaidh"). From Ireland, an anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Amhlaoibh ("son of Amhlaoibh") or Mac Amhlaidh ("son of Amhlaidh"). These Gaelic names are derived from the Old Norse personal name Áleifr and Óláfr. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|gd|-}} Scottish Gaelic, {{uder|en|non|-}} Old Norse Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Macaulay
  1. A surname from Scottish Gaelic of Gaelic origin. Wikipedia link: Macaulay Synonyms: MacAulay Derived forms: Cohen-Macaulay, Macaulayan, Macaulayism, Macaulay's children
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