Mackey

Scottish or Irish

"son of"

Mackey Origin and Meaning

The name Mackey is a boy's name.

Mackey is a masculine name that originated as a surname derived from the Gaelic Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" or "son of Hugh." Aodh was a popular Irish and Scottish name meaning "fire." As a first name, Mackey emerged through the tradition of using family surnames as given names, a practice particularly common in American naming customs. Though not among the most popular first names, Mackey has a friendly, approachable quality with its upbeat sound and casual feel. It carries associations with Irish and Scottish heritage while maintaining a distinctly American character. The name exudes a cheerful, unpretentious personality and offers the friendly nickname Mac.

Famous People Named Mackey

• Mackey Saturday American designer and typographer
• Mack Daniel "Mackey" Sasser American baseball player
• (Bryant) Mackey Feary Jr. American musician of Hawaiian band Kalapana

The name Mackey in Pop Culture

• Mackey from the movie "Day One"
• Mackey family from "South Park"