De-Anglicisation of Names

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On the first page, Bradley asked about the name Henderson, or MacEunrig. Me and my dad have been arguing for a long time how its pronounced though. I think its pronouced like the alternative, MacKendrick. He thinks its pronounced Mac-YOOn-rig. Which is correct? Both? or neither?

Also, can you de-anglicise first names? I'm pretty sure my name, Woodrow, is an Anglo name. But that'd be cool if it could be de-anglicised.

Mac Eanruig meaning son of Henry, is pronounced MAC EN-RICK. The "d" in the Anglicisation of MacKendrick is just a phonetic aid. (i.e. Rodgers, Thompson, etc.)

As for first names, I think what you're asking for are Gaelic versions of other names. De-anglicisation of a first name would only apply to names like Shaun, which is an Anglicisation of Seán, or Donald, which is an Anglicisation of Domhnall.

Woodrow is Anglo-Saxon and originates from Woodruff, the plant. The Gaelic name for the plant is Lus a' Caitheamh (LUS A KA-yEV).