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Macoy
Pronounced mə-KOY /məˈkɔɪ/High
Meaning: A spelling of McCoy — from the Irish Mac Aodha, 'a son of Aodh' (Aodh, a fire god, so 'a son of fire'); routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Macoy is a spelling of McCoy — from the Irish Mac Aodha, 'a son of Aodh', Aodh being an old Irish fire god, so 'a son of fire' (routes layered, which we note). Famous from 'the real McCoy'. A crisp, rugged surname-name (nickname Coy).
In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-son-of-Aodh-and-of-fire at the root, and rugged.
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What does the name Macoy mean?
Macoy spells McCoy — Irish 'a son of Aodh' (a fire god), so 'a son of fire'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Macoy?
It's said mə-KOY /məˈkɔɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Macoy a boy or girl name?
Macoy is a boy's name.
How popular is Macoy?
Macoy is a very rare name in the U.S.