Mhairi

VAH-ree

Scottish

"bitter"

Mhairi Origin and Meaning

The name Mhairi is a girl's name meaning "bitter".

Technically the vocative case of Màiri (the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary), Mhairi/Mhàiri has nevertheless become established as a given name in its own right. Although some bearers choose to anglicize the pronunciation, the "Mh" in Scottish Gaelic is correctly pronounced with a "V" sound.

A notable bearer of this most classic of Scottish names for girls is Mhairi Black, a Scottish politician who in 2015 became the youngest person ever to be elected as a Member of Parliament, at the tender age of 20!

Famous People Named Mhairi

• Mhairi Black Scottish MP
• Mhairi McKay Scottish golfer
• Mhairi Spence Scottish pentathlete
• Mhairi Catherine Gilmour Scottish footballer