English word origin

Etymology of Haig

* Scottish and Irish surname of Norman origin, ultimately from Old Norse hagi (“enclosure”). Doublet of Haw. * Also as a Scottish and Irish surname, shortened and Anglicized from Mac Thaoig, Mac Thaidhg, see McCaig.

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Source etymology 1

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name

A surname from Old Norse. · Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, British general.

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Derivation mentionhaginon
Doublet mentionHawen

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Source etymology 2

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name

Alternative spelling of Hayk.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Armenian Հայկ (Hayk).

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Derivation mentionՀայկhy

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