MacFadyen
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | Scottish |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | McFadden, McFadyen |
MacFadyen is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of little Patrick". The Celtic prefix "Mac" means "son of", while "Fadyen" is a derivative of the Gaelic Pháidín, meaning "little Patrick". It is a variant of the surname McFadden, which has other variants. People with the surname include: [1] [2]
- Allan Macfadyen (1860–1907), Scottish bacteriologist
- Angus Macfadyen (born 1963), Scottish actor
- Christie MacFadyen, Canadian actress
- Donnie Macfadyen (born 1979), Scottish rugby player
- Donald Macfadyen, Lord Macfadyen (1945–2008), Scottish lawyer and judge
- Elmer MacFadyen (1943–2007), Canadian politician
- Gavin MacFadyen (1940–2016), American investigative journalist
- Ian Macfadyen, (born 1942), British retired Air Marshal
- Matthew Macfadyen (born 1974), English actor
- Ross Macfadyen, Scottish broadcast professional
- Willie MacFadyen (1904–1971), Scottish football player and manager
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "McFadden Surname Origin". searchforancestors.com. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
- ^ "Macfadyen". houseofnames.com. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
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