Mac prefix
Before Book, Pro
Mac as a prefix in surnames means "son of" in Scottish and Irish Gaelic: MacArthur, MacDonald, MacGregor.
The prefix often appears shortened to Mc (McDonald, McCarthy), with no consistent difference between Scottish and Irish usage despite folk beliefs.
Names beginning with Mac or Mc are alphabetized by the letters following the prefix: MacDonald files under D, not M.
- McDonaldScottish patronymic surname
- MacBookAluminum portable computer brand
- MackenzieGaelic patronymic name
- mackerelSwift, oily ocean fish
- machinePower-driven working device
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