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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Son of Arthur

McArthur is a masculine name of Scottish and Irish origins. The Anglicized version of the Scottish Gaelic Mac Artair, this title comes from the personal Celtic name Arthur, meaning “son of Arthur.” Not just for a son of Arthur, this moniker is also fitting for those looking to connect to their Celtic ancestors or anyone looking to hop on the surname-as-a-first-name trend. Several spelling variations and nicknames like Mac make McArthur a versatile name that can be tailored to your preferences.