Gaelic Names
- MacDhonnchaidh (surname, 'son of Duncan')
- MacRaibeirt (surname, 'son of Robert')
- Robasdan (surname – used when following a first name)
- An Robasdanach (surname, 'the Robertson' – used on its own, without a first name)
- Clann MhicDhonnchaidh / Clann 'IcDhonnchaidh (collective – 'Clan Robertson')
- Clann Dhonnchaidh (collective)
- Na Robasdanaich (collective)
Note: the Gaelic spelling often appears with an "a" after the double nn of Dhonnchaidh, but this is not correct (though it does reflect the Gaelic insertion of an obscure vowel in pronunciation). Cf. the anglicised surname MacConnochie (and variants). "MacDhonnchaidh" and derivatives are usually used on the mainland, "Robasdan" and derivatives on the islands.
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