noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The mcgough name has its origin in Ireland.

Definition:The place of origin or the source of a surname.

From origin

Example:The mcgough family cherished their heritage and celebrated their Irish roots yearly.

Definition:The tradition, beliefs, customs, and habits that are inherited from one’s ancestors.

From heritage

Example:The family name, mcgough, has been circulating in the Irish community for generations.

Definition:The act of moving around or circulating.

From circulation

Example:The parents decided to name their newborn son Mcgough, honoring their ancestry.

Definition:The act of choosing a name or naming a person, place, or thing.

From naming

Example:Mcgough was proud of his identity and the rich history it represented.

Definition:The distinct and characteristic attributes by which a person, place, or thing is recognized or known.

From identity

Example:The mcgough surname was a testament to the family’s long history in Ireland.

Definition:The family name passed down generation to generation.

From surname

Example:Her brother was also a mcgough, a strong bond being shared within the family.

Definition:A brother or sister.

From sibling

Example:The mcgough clan gathered at the annual family reunion.

Definition:A group of families or persons from the same ancestor, considered as a corporation with local territorial associations and customary law.

From clan

Example:The mcgough genealogy was traced back centuries by the historian.

Definition:The study of family history and lineages, the tracing of a person's ancestry and descent.

From genealogy

Example:The preservation of lineage was important to the mcgough family.

Definition:A sequence of ancestors and descendants which defines a particular person's descent in a family.

From lineage