Haig
See also: haig
English
Etymology 1
- Scottish and Irish surname of Norman origin, ultimately from Old Norse hagi (“enclosure”). Doublet of Haw.
- Also as a Scottish and Irish surname, shortened and Anglicized from Mac Thaoig, Mac Thaidhg, see McCaig.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈheɪ̯ɡ/, [ˈheɪ̯ɡ]
- Rhymes: -eɪɡ
- Hyphenation: Haig
- Homophones: Hague, hag (æ-raising before /ɡ/)
Proper noun
Haig
- A surname from Old Norse.
- Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, British general.
Etymology 2
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhaɪ̯ɡ/, [ˈhaɪ̯ɡ]
- Rhymes: -aɪɡ
- Hyphenation: Haig
Proper noun
Haig
- Alternative spelling of Hayk.