Given name & surname

Macdonell

“the son of Donald”

Macdonell is a variant of Macdonald. One interpretation is “the son of Donald.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Macdonell is a variant of Macdonald. One interpretation is “the son of Donald.”

Explained through its name family

Macdonell’s family of names

Macdonell has a related form in Macdonald. In English usage, Macdonell as a surname has a related form in McDonald.

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