De-Anglicisation of Names

[slohairt]

Rasey, I believe is a variation of Rasaay that was adopted by my ancestor Malcom MacLeod's son, Malcom MacLeod Rasey when he came to the States. I dont know the motivation for the name change though.

You may find it interesting that the MacLeods ruled the island of Raasay. Malcolm MacLeod, in particular, was an associate of Bonnie Prince Charlie, who hid for a time on Raasay after the '45.

[slohairt]

Rasey, I believe is a variation of Rasaay that was adopted by my ancestor Malcom MacLeod's son, Malcom MacLeod Rasey when he came to the States. I dont know the motivation for the name change though.

You may find it interesting that the MacLeods ruled the island of Raasay. Malcolm MacLeod, in particular, was an associate of Bonnie Prince Charlie, who hid for a time on Raasay after the '45.

The Gaelic name of the island (and obviously the name, too) is Ratharsair (pronounced RA-HER-SER)

[berserkbishop]

Thanks for that info. I really dont know all that much about my heritage but it is cool to learn more. Any books you would reccomend for info on the MacLeod's or the Isle of Rasaay in general?

[macwilkin]

Thanks for that info. I really dont know all that much about my heritage but it is cool to learn more. Any books you would reccomend for info on the MacLeod's or the Isle of Rasaay in general?

http://www.clanmacleod.org/

http://www.clan-macleod-scotland.org.uk/

http://www.clanmacleodusa.org/

The MacLeod's are also supposed to have a clan tent at the St. Louis games, btw.

Cheers,

Todd

[MacMoose]

Lumsden?

[slohairt]

Lumsden?

LUMSDEN (also Lumsdaine) Topographical from a place in Coldingham, Berwick. Uncertain etymology, possibly from a personal name. A Gaelicised spelling (for entertainment purposes only) could be Lumsdann.

[MacMoose]

LUMSDEN (also Lumsdaine) Topographical from a place in Coldingham, Berwick. Uncertain etymology, possibly from a personal name. A Gaelicised spelling (for entertainment purposes only) could be Lumsdann.

Much thanks. We have been discussing the possibility of Scandinavian roots as well.

[Mr. MacDougall]

What would the Gaelic version of "Fletcher" be? For that matter, my given name is Regan, which I'm told is Irish Gaelic for "King"... yes? No?

Thanks for doing this thread, by the bye... it is fascinating.

[slohairt]

What would the Gaelic version of "Fletcher" be? For that matter, my given name is Regan, which I'm told is Irish Gaelic for "King"... yes? No?

Thanks for doing this thread, by the bye... it is fascinating.

An tUasal Mac Dubhghaill,

FLETCHER Fleisdear (SCOTTISH GAELIC) pronounced FLESH-TER; Fleastar (IRISH) pronounced FLESS-TER. There is a Scottish surname based on this name: Mac an Fhleisdeir, meaning son of the fletcher, anglicised as (M(a)c)Lester and Fletcher (obviously).

REGAN The Modern Irish form is Riagán (pronounced REE-UG-AUN) and means little king. The Irish surname Regan (also Reagan, etc.) is based on this name. Ó Riagáin (Modern Irish).

P.S. The older Irish form (meaning pre-1940s!) of this name was Ríoghán (pronounced REE-AUN or REEG-AUN depending on region/dialect). The corresponding surname therefore was Ó Ríogháin.

[Big Homestead]

Wow, amazing thread! We all owe you a pint.

How about the names MacHuish (Norman Welsh/Scot?) Schmidt (which is germanic for Smith), and Hauck(swiss or german).

Blessings to you and yours!!!