Mccoy

Source: Scottish Gaelic

Root Word: Mac Aodha

Derived From: Mac Aodha

Meaning: McCoy, meaning "fiery" or "son of flame."

Popularity History: McCoy is a surname widely used in Scotland and Ireland, and later spread to North America with immigrants. Especially in the 20th century, it has gradually been regarded as a synonym for "authentic" or "genuine".