Macrae
Meaning of Macrae
Steeped in the mist-shrouded glens of the Scottish Highlands, Macrae traces its lineage to the Gaelic Mac Rath—“son of grace” or “son of prosperity”—and carries with it the quiet gravitas of an old clan name repurposed for the modern nursery. Pronounced muh-KRAY, this appellation moves beyond mere tradition, offering Anglo-American parents a bridge between ancestral lore and contemporary individuality. Analytically speaking, Macrae has never soared into the top tiers of U.S. birth rankings—its highest standing, 788th in 1997, suggests a deliberate choice by those seeking distinction without ostentation—yet its steady appearance, averaging five to thirteen newborns annually in recent years, reveals a subtle, enduring appeal. Like a lone beacon on a rugged coast, Macrae illuminates both heritage and hope, bestowing on its bearer a sense of rooted elegance that refuses to fade into the crowd.
Pronunciation
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as muh-KRAY (/məˈkreɪ/)
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