MacFadyen
MacFadyen is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of little Patrick". The Celtic prefix "Mac" means "son of", while "Fadyen" is a derivative of the Gaelic Pháidín, meaning "little Patrick". It is a variant of the surname McFadden, which has other variants. People with the surname include:
- Allan Macfadyen, Scottish bacteriologist
- Angus Macfadyen, Scottish actor
- Christie MacFadyen, Canadian actress
- Donnie Macfadyen, Scottish rugby player
- Donald Macfadyen, Lord Macfadyen, Scottish lawyer and judge
- Elmer MacFadyen, Canadian politician
- Gavin MacFadyen, American investigative journalist
- Ian Macfadyen,, British retired Air Marshal
- Matthew Macfadyen, English actor
- Ross Macfadyen, Scottish broadcast professional
- Willie MacFadyen, Scottish football player and manager
