McCorkindale explained

McCorkindale, and MacCorkindale, are surnames of Norse-Gaels origin.

Origins and Variants

The surname is an anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaeilge name Mac Thorcadail which is a patronym meaning ‘son of Thorcadail’ ^{[1] [2] [3]} ‘Thorcadail’ derives from the old Norse personal name ‘Thorketil’ composed of the elements Thor ‘God of thunder, strength, and war’, and ketil ‘cauldron’ or ‘helmet’. The rough translation of Torketil would be "Thor's Cauldron" or "Thor's Helmet."^[4]

Notable People:

• Don McCorkindale (1904−1970), South African boxer
• Isabel McCorkindale (1885–1971), Scottish-born Australian temperance leader
• John McCorkindale (1867–1953), Scottish footballer (Partick Thistle, national team)
• John McCorkindale (born 1934), Scottish footballer (Kilmarnock FC, Gillingham FC)
• Simon MacCorkindale (1952−2010), English actor and film director
• Douglas H. McCorkindale (born 1939), American business executive

See also

• Torquil
• Mac Torcaill
• List of Scottish Gaelic surname
• Norse-Gaels
• Clan McCorquodale

Notes and References

1. Web site: Last name: McCorkindale . May 18, 2021.
2. Web site: Mac Thorcadail - Irish Names and Surnames . 2024-08-20 . www.libraryireland.com.
3. Web site: Mac an Tàilleir . Iain . July 17, 2011 . Ainmean Pearsanta .
4. Web site: Surname Torketil: Meaning Origin Variants . 2024-08-20 . www.igenea.com.