| Language | derived from Gaelic: Mac Guaire. |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | a patronymic form of the Gaelic personal name meaning 'proud' or 'noble'. |
| Region of origin | Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Macquarie, McQuarrie, Macquarrie |
MacQuarrie is a family name of Scottish origin. It is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Guaire, which was a patronymic form of the Gaelic personal name meaning 'proud' or 'noble'.