Machardy Tartan Heavyweight 16ozThere is a claim by some that the name MacHardy comes from an early ancestor having performed some feat of physical prowess and was thereafter called Hary. This is thought to be extremely unlikely. The name comes taken from the Gaelic "MacChardaidh" which is the name of the sloe. It's also possible due to the Gaelic meaning and pronunciation of the word sloe. The most likely explanation is taken from that Pictish personal name, 'Gartnaigh'. The name