De-Anglicisation of Names

[slohairt]

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).

[slohairt]

MacHenderson has brought up an interesting related topic: Gaelic personal names.

Here is a sample list for your enjoyment.

Aindréas (m.) (IRISH) "Andrew"
Bhàltair (m.) (SCOTTISH) "Walter"
Catreeney (f.) (MANX) "Catherine"
Dainéal (m.) (IRISH) "Daniel"
Eumann (m.) (SCOTTISH) "Edmond"
Fynngal (m.) (MANX) "fair foreigner" (i.e. a Norwegian)
Gráinne (f.) (IRISH) "beloved(?)"
Ìosag (m.) (SCOTTISH) "Isaac"
Jamys (m.) (MANX) "James"
Lorcán (m.) (IRISH) "little fierce one"
Màiri (f.) (SCOTTISH) "Mary"
Niglas (m.) (MANX) "Nicholas"
Oisín (m.) (IRISH) "little deer"
Pàdair (m.) (SCOTTISH) "Peter"
Reerey (m.) (MANX) "possession holder(?)"
Séarlas (m.) (IRISH) "Charles"
Tòireusa (f.) (SCOTTISH) "Theresa"
Uaggin (m.) (MANX) "little horseman(?)"