McBride (surname)

The surname McBride is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Bríghde. The components of the name break down as follows:

• Mac means "son of."
• Giolla means "servant" or "devotee."
• Bríghde refers to Saint Brigid of Kildare, one of Ireland's patron saints.

Therefore, McBride signifies "son of the servant of (Saint) Brigid." The name is most commonly associated with regions in Scotland, particularly the southwest, and Ireland, especially County Donegal.

The surname McBride has variations in spelling, including McBryde and Bride. Families with the McBride surname have migrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The surname is commonly found in historical records relating to these countries.