What is the origin of the name Magee?

The name Magee has Irish Gaelic, Irish, American, and Scottish origins.

Is Magee a boy or girl name?

Magee is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Magee?

Magee is ranked #59476 in popularity for girl names.

What are common nicknames for Magee?

Common nicknames for Magee include Mag, May, and Magie.

Magee

Girl #59476 most popular

Irish American Scottish

Meanings & Origins

"son/descendant of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Language: Irish

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“Irish fire in a bold, modern package”

Origin & Etymology

Magee is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Mac Aoidh, meaning 'son of Aodh'—where Aodh (pronounced 'ee') is an ancient Irish name meaning fire. Fire was one of the most powerful sacred elements in Celtic mythology, associated with the sun god and divine inspiration. As a given name, Magee carries the fiery spirit of this ancient tradition while feeling fresh and accessible as a modern first name.

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Popularity Story

Irish surnames used as given names have surged in popularity as parents seek names with authentic cultural heritage. Magee offers Celtic fire and history in a short, punchy package that works beautifully for girls.

Cultural Significance

The MacGee/Magee clan has a long history in Ulster, Ireland, and their name traces to one of the oldest and most poetic naming traditions in Celtic culture—the worship of Aodh, the fire deity.

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Aodh (fire) was one of the most common given names in medieval Ireland, making Mac Aoidh/Magee one of the most widespread surnames in Ulster
The name appears in various anglicized forms including McGee, MacGee, and Magee across Irish and Scottish communities worldwide