Haig

See also: haig

English

Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig

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): /heɪɡ/
• Rhymes: -eɪɡ
• Homophone: Hague

Proper noun

Haig

1. A surname from Old Norse.
2. Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, British general.

Etymology 2

From Armenian Հայկ (Hayk).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /haɪɡ/

Proper noun

Haig

1. Alternative spelling of Hayk.

Anagrams

• Ghia, Higa