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 (pronounced in Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic pronounced as /əˈvaːɾʲɪ/), from the nominative Màiri in Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic pronounced as /ˈmaːɾʲɪ/. In Scottish English it is usually pronounced in Scots pronounced as /ˈvaːrɪ/, though it can be pronounced mari. Variations of this form also occur, such as Mhari or Mhairie.