Quote Originally Posted by slohairt View Post
Names like M(a)cHugh, Hewison, Hewson, etc. were anglicised from Mac Aoidh (MAC EE). This came about from a mistaken connection between the Gaelic name Aodh (meaning "fire") and the Norman-French Hugh. It was considered an "equivalent" though it obviously it is not.
I can say I am astonished on some levels on how informed you guys are. Thank you!

I would have never even thought of that. I hope I get to return the favor to someone someday.

Cheer!