| Language(s) | derived fromGaelic:Mac Guaire. |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | a patronymic form of the Gaelic personal name meaning 'proud' or 'noble'. |
| Region of origin | Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Macquarie,McQuarrie, Macquarrie |
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MacQuarrie is afamily name ofScottish origin.[1] It is anAnglicisation of theGaelicMac Guaire, which was apatronymic form of the Gaelicpersonal name meaning 'proud' or 'noble'.[1]
