List of nicknames for McDonald's

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The fast food chain McDonald's is referred to by a variety of nicknames worldwide.

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NicknameCountryNotesReference(s)
Mac & Don's SteakhouseUnited States[ citation needed ]
McDonalChileThe signs for McDonald's have been altered in a way that the full name 'McDonald's' is visible during the day, but at night, it appears as 'McDonal'. [1]
Donken

Golden Gull Gyllene Måsen

SwedenUsing the first syllable as a basis for a nickname would be confusing in Swedish, as "mack" means gas/petrol station. Golden Gull Gyllene Måsen because the M looks like how we draw a bird flying. [2]
Golden ArchesUnited States [3]
Macca'sAustralia
New Zealand		The nickname is common in these countries and is officially used in advertisements. In 2013, "Macca's" began being used on some store signs in Australia. [3] [4] [5] [6]
MaccieNetherlands
Mäci, SchachtelwirtAustria
Mac DonalGino Milano
Mäckes, Mecces, Mcces, Mäckies, Goldene SchwalbeGermanyGoldene Schwalbe (golden swallow - the bird) is similar to the Golden Arches in the US or Restaurant Den Gyldne Måge in Denmark, referring to the logo. Mäckes, Mecces, Mcces and Mäckies are regional variations of the same name (see source). [3]
Mickey D'sUnited States, Ireland, Canada [6]
McDirt'sUnited States
Mak Kee
Mak-Gei
M-Gei		Hong KongCommon practice in Hong Kong is to nickname foreign companies by taking the first syllable of the company and combining with the Cantonese word for store (gei). [7] [3] [8] [9]
Mäkkäri, MäkkiFinland [8]
MakudoJapanSelected by Kansai and some Shikoku locals as the official nickname. [10]
MakkuJapanSelected by the rest as the official nickname. [3]
McDoFrance
Belgium
Philippines
Canada (Québec)		 [3]
Maccies
Maccas
Maccy D's
Micky D's
Mac D's
Don Dons		United Kingdom [3]
McD'sUnited Kingdom (Scotland) [11]
McDick's
Don’s		CanadaThe nickname is also used in areas close to the Canada–United States border. [3]
McDona'sMexico [3]
MecRomania [3]
MekáčCzech Republic [12]
MekiHungaryThe nickname is officially used in advertisements. [13] [14]
MekdiMalaysia
Brunei Darussalam
Indonesia		The nickname has been used in advertisements. [15] [16]
MéquiBrazilMcDonalds uses the Méqui branding alongside McDonalds. [17]
Mäc / McDoSwitzerlandGerman-speaking Swiss call it Mäc and French-speaking Swiss call it McDo [18] [19] [20]
MecItaly [18]
Restaurant Den Gyldne MågeDenmarkComedic nickname to make McDonald's sound like an expensive restaurant. It means "Restaurant The Golden Seagull" (referring to the infamous logo of McDonald's).
Макдак (McDuck)RussiaThe slang nickname is similar to the family name of Clan McDuck. It was proposed as the new name for McDonalds after the chain decided to abandon its operations in Russia. [20]
Zur goldenen MöweGermanySee danish nickname [21]
MaccernNorwayCommon nickname with multiple spellings. Maccern has been used in promotional material since at least late 2023 or early 2024. [22]
MaķītisLatvia [23]
MaccenDenmarkMeans "The Mac" in English.

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  8. 1 2 "Tervetuloa McDonald'siin | Hampurilaisia, ranskalaisia, salaatteja ja paljon muita herkkuja laadukkaista raaka-aineista". www.mcdonalds.com.
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  12. ↑ "O kuře víc milovat Mekáč". McDonald's ČR.
  13. ↑ "A McDonald's története". www.mcdonalds.com (in Hungarian). Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  14. ↑ "MyMeki® Hűségprogram". www.mcdonalds.com (in Hungarian). Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  15. ↑ "McDonald's Malaysia celebrates its Malaysian-ness with 'Mekdi' and Nasi Lemak". New Straits Times. 20 August 2019.
  16. ↑ "TENTANG KAMI". McDonald's Sarinah Thamrin.
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  18. 1 2 "Hamburger für CHF 1.–". www.mcdonalds.com (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  19. ↑ "Le hamburger pour Fr 1.–". www.mcdonalds.com (in Swiss French). Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  20. 1 2 Hogg, Ryan (29 May 2022). "McDonald's in Russia could be called 'Fun and Tasty,' documents show, after 'McDuck' is ruled out". businessinsider.com. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  21. ↑ "McDonald's-Logo: Was Kunden darin angeblich sehen, muss ein schlechter Scherz sein". merkur.de (in German). 28 November 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  22. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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