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I love Mac / Mack. But only as a nn for Malcolm, Cormac or Malachi / Malachy.

This message was edited 5/5/2010, 9:32 AM

I know a Mack who is just Mack, so I think it could stand on its own. However, I strongly prefer it as a NN for Malcolm.

I thiink if you want to use it as a stand-laone name, Mack is the form you should use. It looks more complete. Mac looks like it should have "...n' cheese" added to it.

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I prefer Mack by itself ENORMOUSLY over any McName.

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I think if you want it to be a nn, go for something like Macarius, or a really unexpected McName. Like not Mackenzie or anything like that.

I think it's fine as a nickname. I'd go for Macarius: it's got a great meaning - 'happy, blessed'.

I've seen it as a full name before, but it wasn't a very good association. I've also heard it as a nn for Mackenzie.

Nickname only for me

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I like it as a nickname for Mackenzie (which I like for a boy). You could also use it as a nickname for Macario / Macarius, maybe?

I like it, but I think it should be a nickname. Maybe for Macmillan? I'd say Mackenzie, but that's become popular as girl's name. And even though I don't like Mackenzie as girl's name, there is still something a little too feminine about it for a boy. Basically, I think it could be a nickname for any other surname that begins with Mac. I think surnames are fine as first names for boys, even if they are not family names. Surnames are inherently masculine to me, though.

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But yes, I like Mac, but I have a feeling I will be in the minority. Maybe I'll be proven wrong about that.