McFadyen is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of little Patrick". The Gaelic prefix "Mc" means "son of", while "Fadyen" is a derivative of the Gaelic Pháidín, meaning "little Patrick". It is a variant of the surname McFadden. There are similar names including MacFadyen and McFayden. People with the surname include: [2][3]
| Pronunciation | /məkˈfædjən/[1] |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Scottish |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | McFadden, MacFadyen, McFayden, Mcfadyen |
List of persons with the surname
edit- Charles Hector McFadyen (1892–1965), Australian rules football player and senior public servant
- Don McFadyen (1907–1990), Canadian professional hockey left winger
- Hugh McFadyen (born 1967), Canadian lawyer and politician
- Ian McFadyen (born 1948), Australian writer, actor, and director
- John Edgar McFadyen (1870–1933), Scottish theologian and professor
- Ken McFadyen (1932–1998), Australian war artist
- Liane Buffie McFadyen, Colorado politician
- Luke McFadyen (born 1982), Australian rugby player
- Matthew Mcfadyen (born 1974), English actor
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Wells, John C. (2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Longman. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
- ^ "McFadden Surname Origin". searchforancestors.com. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
- ^ "McFadyen Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". houseofnames.com. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
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