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Archibald MacLeish

Photograph of Archibald MacLeish Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Archibald
Surname
MacLeish

The Name Archibald

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Genuine and bold or one whose boldness is authentic.
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The MacLeish Surname

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Meaning
Son of Leish, possibly derived from a personal name or descriptive term of uncertain origin.
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