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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Son of the bear

McMahon is a masculine name of Irish origin. Traditionally a last name, it is the English translation of the Irish Mac Mathghamhna, which means “son of the bear.” In Ireland, this was the last name of two distinct families, one on the west coast in County Clare and the other in the north in the province of Ulster. The McMahon family from Clare are descendants of Murtagh O’Brien, a medieval king of Ireland. This one-of-a-kind name with regal roots is a wonderful choice for your adorable little bear cub.