Dog Names that Start with Mc

Introduction

Names that begin with the letters "Mc" or "Mac" traditionally come from the Scottish and Irish cultures. Perhaps a few recognizable examples of these names would be "McGuire" from the TV show Lizzy McGuire or the actor, Matthew McConaughey. There is no doubt that "Mc" names are unique and different with a fun and quirky feel to them, which is perfect for your furry best friend! Whether or not your dog has a Scottish or Irish background, an "Mc" name can be an excellent option for anyone who is looking for a special and interesting title to bestow upon their pet.

Dog Names That Start With 'Mc' in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a name that Starts with 'Mc'

McDuff

Sometimes people may wish that they could see the ghost of their good ol' pal just once more. In the case of Dr. Calvin Cambell in the 1976 show McDuff, the Talking Dog that is exactly what happened! While McDuff, the ghost of an Old English Sheepdog, wasn't actually the doctor's pet in the past, he did hang around the home where Dr. Cambell lived. Not only could McDuff speak to other animals he encountered, but of course, he could talk to the doctor as well; however, only Dr.Cambell was able to hear McDuff, which leads up to some interesting situations within the show. Along with Dr.Cambell, his little sister, Kimmy, and Mrs. Osgood (the housekeeper) lived in the haunted home. Despite the show airing for a couple of months, it wasn't as popular as the producers hoped, as it was cancelled before even the last two episodes could be aired. Perhaps this was due to the fact that people don't really care for ghost dogs; even if they are adorable Old English Sheep Dogs.

Another dog that sports a "Mc" name in pup-culture, is Eddie McDowd, from the TV series 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd (1999). This TV show, released by Nickelodeon, was about a bully at school who was turned into a dog for his bad behavior and ran for three seasons before it's completion in 2002. As the name implies, in order to be turned back into a human, Eddie must perform 100 good deeds to make up for all of the bad ones he has committed in the past. The dog that Eddie McDowd is transformed into is an Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky mix. Not only is this a beautiful dog, but also extremely intelligent (which is helpful considering all of the deeds that must be accomplished)! There is no surprise why a dog would have been chosen for the animal that McDowd is transformed into. Dogs are always trying their best to please their masters and live their best lives; full of love and happiness. As a dog, McDowd was able to learn what true love and humility mean, along with growing into a better person who understands that bullying is never the answer. If you have dogs that match these names or the values that these dogs represent (dependability, playfulness, kindness, and fun) then perhaps either "McDowd" or "McDuff" may be the perfect name.

Dog Name That Starts with 'Mc' Considerations

If you are wanting to choose a "Mc" name for your pet based on breed alone, a few that would fit into the category perfectly could be the Border Collie, Irish Red Setter, Irish Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Cairn Terrier, or Scottish Deerhound (to name a few). There are many, many other examples of Scottish and Irish breeds that would also fit into this category extremely well. Breed will be the biggest factor when it comes to choosing a "Mc" name, however personality can be taken into consideration as well. For instance, if you have a happy-go-lucky Scottish Terrier who has a goofy side, the name "McGuffy" could be a great choice as it is both happy and light. On the other hand, if you have a dog that is more sophisticated and stoic, a name such as "McConaughey" may be perfect as it represents a talented, suave actor who many people appreciate. Another consideration for whether or not you choose a "Mc" name may be based on your heritage. If you have a family member or an ancestry that bears a "Mc" name, choosing something similar for your fluffy family member is an excellent way to pay tribute to your past!

Male Names that Start with 'Mc'

Votes	Name	Vote
1	McGee A chieftain clan of the Ulaid
0	McGowan Most likely meaning "son of the smith"
0	McFayden Meaning "son of little Patrick"
0	McDuffy The original Gaelic form of McDuffy was O' Dubhthaigh
0	McCamish Inspired by the McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta
0	McMahon Meaning "son of the Bear"
0	McFly Inspired by Marty McFly from "Back to the Future"
0	McBrayer This name means "son of the friar"
0	McGruff The Crimedog on an animated show
0	McBane This moniker literally means "son of the fair lad"
0	McCausland A name derived from the Gaelic form of Absolom, which means "peace"
0	McCarter Meaning "son of Arthur"
0	McCarty This surname descends from the early kings of Ireland
0	McCann Meaning "son of Cana", Cana means "wolf cub"
0	McCall Composed of the elements cath "battle" + maol "chief"
0	McCalester Similar to the last name of the family in "Home Alone"
0	McNeil This name is thought to mean "champion"
0	McDougal A personal name made up of the elements dubh "black" and gall "stranger"
0	McCormack Derives from the pre 10th century Gaelic personal name "Cormac"
0	McCallum A personal name derived from Latin columba meaning "dove"
0	McCabe Scottish and Irish surname
0	McAdam A name meaning "son of Adam"
0	McDermott This name means "son of Diarmuid," or, "son of Dermot"
0	McRoy From the personal name or byname Rúadh meaning "red"
0	McKennon A personal name meaning "white"
0	McLeod Derives from the Norse personal name "Ljotr" or "Ljot"
0	McKinley Meaning is "the son of the white warrior or learned ruler"
0	McKay An ancient personal name meaning "fire"
0	McCoy Meaning "son of Aodh"
0	McArthur Denotes the 'son of Arthur', which means noble one

Female Names that Start with 'Mc'

Votes	Name	Vote
1	McKayla A name that means "who is like God"
0	McNeilly Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McNeely meaning "son of the poet"
0	McKamie Variant spelling of Scottish McCamey
0	McIntosh Meaning "chief, leader" or "front man"
0	McGlory Derived from O Labhradha," where "Labraidh" means "spokesman"
0	McElya Perhaps an altered spelling of McElwee
0	McEndree Derived from the Gaelic name Mac Aindreis, meaning "son of Andrew"
0	McGuire Last name of Lizzy McGuire
0	McCloud Scottish name meaning "Son of the ugly man"
0	McClenny A variant of McElhinney
0	McCallie A very old Boernician-Scottish name
0	McCalla Variant of McCauley
0	McCale Derived from the word "ciele", which means "companion"
0	McBride Meaning "son of the follower, or servant"
0	McBirney Derived from the village of Birnie (Brenuth), which means "hazel trees"
0	McBay A name derived from McBeth and an ancient Gaelic surname
0	McBeth This name means "son of life"
0	McAtee Meaning "son of the scholar" or "son of the wise man"
0	McAree Derived from the name Macara, which is Gaelic for "son of the young, manly one"
0	McAmis A Norman name used for a good friend or beloved one
0	McAdow This name in Anglo Saxon meant "war love"
0	McAdoo A personal name or byname meaning "black hound"
0	McAda An ancient Scottish family who was part of a tribe called Picts
0	McCabee A Hebrew name that may be read as “Hammer”
0	McBean This moniker means "son of Beathan"
0	McKenna Irish origin meaning "son of the handsome one"
0	McKinsley May possibly mean "smart"
0	McCrea A name for a prosperous person
0	McKenzie A Scottish name meaning "fair one"
0	McCartney The last name of the American singer/songwriter