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Macy

Girl name · 547 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Macy: 547 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 52 births in 2010.

Originally a diminutive of the French surname Massie (itself from a place name derived from the Latin *Maccius*), Macy has long been used as an independent given name, particularly for girls. It gained widespread recognition through Macy Gray, the Grammy-winning American singer known for her distinctive raspy vocals, and the fictional Macy Vaughan, a beloved character in the *Queer as Folk* series. While not directly tied to a specific Scottish location, the name shares its root with Massie, a village in France. This warm, lively name has steadily climbed in popularity since the 1990s, offering a fresh alternative to the similarly styled Maisie or Molly.