Irish/Scottish · Boy name
Mccoy
“son of Aodh (fire)”
About the name Mccoy
Mccoy is an Anglicized surname of Gaelic origin, derived from ‘Mac Aodha’, which means ‘son of Aodh’. Aodh is an ancient given name meaning ‘fire’ in Gaelic. The surname is found in both Irish and Scottish traditions. The McCoy family is historically known for their involvement in the Hatfield-McCoy feud, a notable conflict in American history during the late nineteenth century.
- Meaning
- son of Aodh (fire)
- Origin
- Irish/Scottish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- muh-KOY(2 syl.)
Middle names for Mccoy
- Mccoy James
- Mccoy Alexander
- Mccoy Michael
- Mccoy Thomas
- Mccoy Joseph
Questions about Mccoy
- What does Mccoy mean?
- Mccoy is an Irish name meaning "son of Aodh (fire)".
- How do you pronounce Mccoy?
- Mccoy is pronounced muh-KOY, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Mccoy?
- Variants of Mccoy include MacCoy.
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