McCartney Name Origin
/mick-AR-teen/-
British (Celtic) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Canadian (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: N/A
- Last Name: McCartney
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname 'McCartney' is of Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Cartain, meaning 'son of Cartain'. It is common in Ireland and Scotland, especially among those of Gaelic heritage, and has spread to countries with Irish and Scottish diaspora.