Find out how popular the first name Mckail has been for the last 1 years (from 1997 to 1997) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mckail by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Mckail is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1997, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mckail.

The history of the first name Mckail

The name Mckail has its roots in the Scottish Gaelic language, originating in the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be a derivative of the Gaelic name "Makail," which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name "Michael," meaning "who is like God."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mckail can be found in the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In this text, a certain Mckail MacMurrough is mentioned as a prominent figure in the 12th century, though specific dates are not provided.

In the 16th century, the name Mckail gained some prominence in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands region. One notable bearer of the name was Mckail MacDonald, a Scottish clan chief who lived from 1510 to 1585. He was renowned for his leadership during the turbulent times of the Scottish Reformation.

Moving forward to the 17th century, a Mckail Stewart is recorded in the parish registers of Inverness, Scotland, in the year 1632. This suggests that the name had spread beyond the Highlands and was being used in other parts of Scotland during this period.

Another historical figure with the name Mckail was Mckail MacGregor, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Jacobite rising of 1745. He was born in 1720 and died in 1778, and his exploits during the uprising were well-documented in contemporary accounts.

In the 19th century, the name Mckail found its way to the United States, carried by Scottish immigrants. One such individual was Mckail Campbell, a Presbyterian minister who was born in Scotland in 1805 and later immigrated to Pennsylvania, where he served as a pastor until his death in 1872.

While the name Mckail has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by a handful of notable individuals across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its Scottish Gaelic origins and the enduring influence of the name Michael.

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