Find out how popular the first name Mcquade has been for the last 1 years (from 1995 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mcquade by gender

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

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mcquade.

The history of the first name Mcquade

The first name Mcquade is a variant of the Irish surname McQuaid or McQuade, which itself derives from the Gaelic name Mac Uaid. This name can be traced back to the ancient Irish chieftains known as the Dál gCais, who ruled parts of what is now County Clare in the 10th century. The name is thought to have originated as a nickname, with the Gaelic word "uaid" meaning "to guide" or "to lead."

In the Middle Ages, the name Mcquade was most commonly found in County Westmeath, where the McQuaid clan had their ancestral lands. It was during this period that the anglicized spelling "Mcquade" began to emerge, as the name was adapted to the English language and spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the first name Mcquade can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the year 1164, a man named "Mcquade Ua Cerbaill" is mentioned as a leader of the Dál gCais in a battle against the Normans.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the first name Mcquade. In the 16th century, Mcquade O'Hanlon (1540-1609) was a renowned Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Hanlon clan in County Armagh. He played a significant role in the Irish Confederate Wars against English rule.

Another prominent figure was Mcquade O'Reilly (1670-1737), an Irish soldier and poet who served in the armies of France and Spain. He is best known for his poetic works that celebrated Irish culture and history.

In the 19th century, Mcquade Gallagher (1815-1901) was a pioneering American businessman and philanthropist. Born in County Donegal, Ireland, he emigrated to the United States and amassed a fortune in the mining and railroad industries.

More recently, Mcquade Lenihan (1923-2002) was an influential Australian politician and Member of Parliament for over 30 years. He served as the Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs in the Hawke government from 1983 to 1987.

Lastly, Mcquade O'Connor (born 1965) is a contemporary Irish author and journalist. He has written several acclaimed novels and non-fiction works that explore themes of Irish identity and culture.

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