50 Unusual Australian Town Names
- Jindabyne
- Jundah
- Kempsey
- Koumala
- Kyabra
- Mackay
Origin:
GaelicMeaning:
"son of Aodh"Description:
MacKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names. It could also work as an alternative for of Mackayla, derived from Michael, or to honor a Kay.
- Marreba
- Maryborough
- Matakana
- Merimbula
- Mingela
- Mullumbimby
- Murrumbidgee
- Narrabri
- Narrandera
- Penola
- Proserpine
- Queanbeyan
- Sommariva
- Tully
Origin:
Irish, ScottishMeaning:
"flood, peaceful; hill"Description:
Tully is a relaxed, rarely used Irish surname possibility which might provide an alternative to Tommy, Eli, or Troy. It has a long history of usage and a number of meanings, depending on which root you follow.