Macfie
Macfie or MacFie is a surname of Scottish origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic Mac Dhuibhshíthe, which means "son of Duibhshíth". This Gaelic personal name is composed of two elements: dubh "black" + síth "peace". The earliest record of the surname is of Thomas Macdoffy, in 1296.
Uses of the name
People
- Allan Macfie, Scottish amateur golfer
- Charles Maitland MacFie, farmer and politician in Ontario, Canada
- Harry Macfie, Swedish adventurer, writer and businessman
- John McPhee, Scottish American author
- Rebecca Macfie, New Zealand author and journalist
- Robert Andrew Macfie, Scottish businessman and Member of Parliament
- Robert Macfie Thorburn, Swedish-Scots businessman and Swedish politician
- Senga Macfie, English-born Scottish former professional squash player
Other
- Clan Macfie, Scottish clan historically located on the island of Colonsay in the Hebrides