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Macduff

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

A strong and loyal name meaning son or dark, inspired by the Shakespearean character.

Related Names

Duff, Mac.

Famous Usage

Macduff was a nobleman in Shakespeare's tragedy 'Macbeth' (1606).

Screen Details

Macduff is a key character in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and the one who ultimately kills the titular character to avenge his family. The name gained modern pop culture recognition through various adaptations of the play.

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