Cormac
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Our oldest son (b. 1993) is Cormac. He's a twin; his twin sister is Catherine, called Caty. His nickname is Mac. Caty and Mac are our oldest kids; their younger brothers are Eamonn (pr. Aymin), Declan, and Darrien.
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Mac, Cory
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Gaelic, "son of raven"
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Cormac McCarthy (1933-), Pulitzer Prize winning American novelist.
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Cormac McLaggen - the reserve Keeper for Gryffindor in Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (Book 6).
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Global Popularity of the Name Cormac
- #42 in Ireland
- #333 in Scotland
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Commentary on the name Cormac:
It's remarkable that the success of writer Cormac McCarthy (All the Pretty Horses) hasn't brought this Irish favorite to America's attention. Cormac's crackling consonants make for a smart, rugged sound. The name has a long and storied history in Ireland, but a disputed origin. Some claim it means "charioteer," others the unappealing "son of defilement."
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