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***Murray (Moireach, someone from Moray), Boyd (Boideach, someone from the Isle of Bute), | ***Murray (Moireach, someone from Moray), Boyd (Boideach, someone from the Isle of Bute), | ||
***Craig (Creag, meaning a rock) Forrest, Milne (a mill), Muir (moorland or summer grazing area, Ross (someone living on a headland), Wood | ***Craig (Creag, meaning a rock) Forrest, Milne (a mill), Muir (moorland or summer grazing area, Ross (someone living on a headland), Wood | ||
**'''Patronymic''' (based on a person’s father’s name, see above) | **'''Patronymic''' (based on a person’s father’s name, see above) | ||
**'''Descriptive''' or '''nickname''' often referring to hair colour, complexion, or personality traits - | **'''Descriptive''' or '''nickname''' often referring to hair colour, complexion, or personality traits - | ||