McCready

McCready is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Riadaigh, meaning "son of Riada". The personal name Riada is derived from the Old Irish word riada, meaning "raid" or "riding".

The McCready surname is found primarily in Scotland and Ireland, and also among descendants of emigrants from these countries in places such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable people with the surname McCready include:

• Mindy McCready (1975-2013): An American country music singer.
• Mike McCready (born 1966): An American musician best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band Pearl Jam.
• James McCready (1838-1892): An American Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the American Civil War.
• George McCready Price (1870-1963): A Canadian creationist and geologist.

The McCready name, like many surnames, has variations in spelling, including McCready, Macready, McReady, and McCredie. Genealogical research can often uncover various spellings used by different branches of a family throughout history.