A Scottish surname meaning 'son of Gregor,' commonly associated with Highland clans and notable figures like Conor McGregor.
From Scottish Gaelic Mac Griogair, literally 'son of Gregor.' The name Gregor derives from Greek Gregorios meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant.' The McGregor clan was historically one of the most famous Highland clans of Scotland.
The McGregor clan was famously outlawed by King James VI in 1603, and for over 150 years it was illegal to bear the name McGregor - they had to adopt aliases like Campbell or Murray. This proscription inspired Sir Walter Scott's novel 'Rob Roy' about the legendary outlaw Rob Roy McGregor.
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