How Do You Spell MCGINN?

Pronunciation: [məd͡ʒˈɪn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "McGinn" is derived from its Irish origins. The "Mc" prefix indicates a son of someone, while "Ginn" references the Irish Gaelic name for "Shane". Therefore, "McGinn" means "son of Shane". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /məˈɡɪn/ (muh-gin). The letter "c" is pronounced as either a hard "k" or a soft "s" sound, depending on the regional dialect. The pronunciation may vary among different individuals, but the spelling of the name remains consistent.

Common Misspellings for MCGINN

• mydinne

Etymology of MCGINN

The name "McGinn" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic "MacGilleFhinneain". "Mac" means "son of", and "GilleFhinneain" is a personal name which translates to "servant of St. Finan". Thus, "McGinn" means "son of the servant of St. Finan". It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor who was associated with or devoted to St. Finan.

Similar spelling words for MCGINN

• McGuinn,
• McKinnie,
• McGann,
• McKenna,
• mcquinn,
• mccuin,
• mcquain,
• mcconn,
• McKenny,
• McCain,
• McWain,
• McCoin,
• McKinny,
• McGowin,
• mckain,
• mccanna,
• McKinney,
• McKiney,
• McCann,
• mcswain,
• mcnew,
• mckenney,
• mckim.