Macduff Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Macduff Name at a Glance

Name	Macduff
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Macbeth' Lady Macduff, wife to Macduff, murdered on Macbeth's orders.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Macduff Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Macduff means “'The Tragedy of Macbeth' Lady Macduff, wife to Macduff, murdered on Macbeth's orders”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Macduff Name Origin

Our database records Macduff under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Macduff a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Macduff is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Macduff

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