Name Meaning & Origin
"A female given name from Scottish Gaelic."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Mhairi or Mhàiri is a Scottish female given name, ultimately derived from the name Mary. Etymologically, it is an erroneous form, based on the Scottish Gaelic vocative form a Mhàiri, from the nominative Màiri. In Scottish English it is usually pronounced, though it can be pronounced. Variations of this form also occur, such as Mhari or Mhairie.
Mhairi or Mhàiri is a Scottish female given name, ultimately derived from the name Mary. Etymologically, it is an erroneous form, based on the Scottish Gaelic vocative form a Mhàiri, from the nominative Màiri. In Scottish English it is usually pronounced, though it can be pronounced. Variations of this form also occur, such as Mhari or Mhairie.
Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.
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Root element "Mhairi" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Scottish Gaelic.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Mhairi in the US. Peaked in 1997 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Mhairi is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 3.
Mhairi is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Mhairi. The name peaked in 1997 with 5 recorded uses.
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