Mhairi
Mhairi or Mhàiri is a Scottish female given name, ultimately derived from the name Mary. Etymologically, it is an erroneous form, based on the Scottish Gaelic vocative form a Mhàiri (pronounced [əˈvaːɾʲɪ]), from the nominative Màiri [ˈmaːɾʲɪ]. In Scottish English it is usually pronounced [ˈvaːrɪ], though it can be pronounced mari. Variations of this form also occur, such as Mhari or Mhairie.
Notable people with this name
- Mhairi-Louise Hickey, singer and songwriter
- Mhairi McKay, Scottish golfer
- Mhairi Spence, modern pentathlete
- Mhairi Black, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Mairi Hedderwick, author
- Mhairi McFarlane, novelist
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