MacPherson

MacPherson is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac a' Phearsain', meaning 'son of the parson'. The clan's traditional lands are in Badenoch, in the Scottish Highlands. The name indicates a lineage connected to a parson, a cleric, or a person of the church. The Clan MacPherson is part of the larger Chattan Confederation.

The surname has been used as a given name, particularly in Scotland and among Scottish diaspora, though it remains much more common as a surname. Its use as a first name typically carries a strong association with Scottish heritage and tradition. It can be found as both a male and, less commonly, a female given name, often as a nod to a family surname.