title: Mhairi
text: # Mhairi
  
  Mhairi or Mhàiri is a Scottish female given name, ultimately derived from the name Mary. Etymologically, it is an erroneous form, based on the Scottish Gaelic vocative form a Mhàiri (pronounced), from the nominative Màiri. In Scottish English it is usually pronounced, though it can be pronounced mari. Variations of this form also occur, such as Mhari or Mhairie.
  
  ## Notable people with this name
  
  * Mhairi-Louise Hickey, singer and songwriter
  * Mhairi McKay, Scottish golfer
  * Mhairi Spence, modern pentathlete
  * Mhairi Black, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South
  * Mairi Hedderwick, author
  * Mhairi McFarlane, novelist
  