TheNameDBMacGilvra
PatronymicMeaning
Son of Gilvra, from a personal name possibly meaning 'servant of the Virgin' or related to Gaelic elements.
Etymology
Mac- denotes 'son of' in Scottish Gaelic. Gilvra may derive from Gaelic elements, though the exact composition and meaning are uncertain.
About the MacGilvra Surname
A Highland Scottish patronymic with roots in Gaelic personal nomenclature. The surname is associated with western Highland and island communities.
Distribution
Found in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, with particular concentration in the west.
Notable Bearers
Uncertain; primarily a clan-associated surname