MacGregor

Scottish family name

MacGregor is a Scottish surname, from the clan Gregor.

The name carries historical weight—the MacGregor clan was outlawed in Scotland for nearly two centuries, their name banned by royal decree.

Rob Roy MacGregor remains the clan's most famous figure.

The name appears in various spellings: McGregor, MacGregor, M'Gregor.

clan

Scottish

Of that northern kingdom

plaid · bagpipes · chieftain · motto · crest · ancestry · lineage · heritage · Rob Roy · outlawed

Rob Roy

outlaw

Fugitive from justice

Jacobite · rebel · legend · romanticized · Walter Scott · novel · Liam Neeson · film · cattle · raider

surname

family

Related people together

immigration · Ellis Island · diaspora · descendants · coat of arms · heritage · roots · relatives · Canada · Australia

sporting goods

golf

Club-and-ball course sport

  • clubsHeavy striking sticks
  • driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
  • ironsRestraints or golf clubs

putters · bags · balls · equipment · Jack Nicklaus · Golden Bear · Wilson · VIP · baseball · gloves

Peter

Beatrix Potter

vegetables · lettuce · radishes · chase · watering can · scarecrow · gate · children's literature · illustration · mischief

Opposites
Scottish regional identity

MacGregorDouglas

Type of conifer

Hamilton · Scott · Armstrong · Elliot · Johnston

celtic vs. english/anglo-saxon identity

MacGregorSmith

Ubiquitous English surname

Jones · Brown · Williams · Thompson · Wilson

Family

gregarious, Gregory, McGregor, Gregor

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G