It could very well be Muireach, the gaelic name rendered as Murdoch or Murdo in English. Gordon. On 13/02/2011 08:00, Ranald wrote: > I am researching the McIntyre in and around Balquhidder. > > I have come across the following, but what could the first name be ? > > *Mwriache* Makintyir > > That person would have been living in 1590.