What is the origin of the name Macartney?

Macartney is a name of Irish and Scottish origin. It is often classified as a other name.

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Q: What does the name Macartney mean?

Macartney means "Variant of McCartney, from Irish Gaelic Mac Artaine meaning 'son of Art (the bear)', used as a given name with artistic associations.".

Variant of McCartney, from Irish Gaelic Mac Artaine meaning 'son of Art (the bear)', used as a given name with artistic associations.

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