Mackey (name)

Mackey is an Irish surname. It is derived from the Gaelic Mac Aoidh meaning 'son of Aodh', a variant of the Scottish and Irish McKay.[1][2] In Ireland the name is also derived from to Ó Macdha 'descendant of Macdha', a given name meaning 'virile, manly', and may be anglicised as such.[3]

People with the surname Mackey

People with the given name Mackey

The surname Mackey has occasionally been used as a given name.

Fictional characters

  • Vic Mackey, main character of the FX drama series The Shield
  • Mr. Mackey, on the animated series South Park

References

  1. ^ Woulfe, Patrick (1923). "Mac Aoidh - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  2. ^ Woulfe, Patrick (1923). "Mac Aodha - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
  3. ^ Woulfe, Patrick (1923). "Ó Macdha - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.

 

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