Macy (given name)
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Macy is a female
given name. It is pronounced MAY-see. It is of Old French origin meaning weapon
. Other variations of Macy include Macey, Maci, and Maisy. It is also thought to be related to names Lacey and Lacy. The name also increased after Rowland Hussey Macy
, the founder of the Macy's Department Store
.
Female
Female is the sex of an organism, or a part of an organism, which produces non-mobile ova .- Defining characteristics :The ova are defined as the larger gametes in a heterogamous reproduction system, while the smaller, usually motile gamete, the spermatozoon, is produced by the male...
given name. It is pronounced MAY-see. It is of Old French origin meaning weapon
Weapon
A weapon, arm, or armament is a tool or instrument used with the aim of causing damage or harm to living beings or artificial structures or systems...
. Other variations of Macy include Macey, Maci, and Maisy. It is also thought to be related to names Lacey and Lacy. The name also increased after Rowland Hussey Macy
Rowland Hussey Macy
__notoc__Rowland Hussey Macy, Sr. was an American businessman who founded the department store chain R.H. Macy and Company.-Life and career:...
, the founder of the Macy's Department Store
Macy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
.