Milligan
Irish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Milligan
Milligan derives from the Irish surname Ó Maolagáin, meaning "descendant of Maolagán," where "maol" means bald or tonsured and the suffix indicates lineage.
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Etymology
Milligan derives from the Irish surname Ó Maolagáin, meaning "descendant of Maolagán," where "maol" means bald or tonsured and the suffix indicates lineage. The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, particularly among descendants of Ulster Irish families, with notable bearers including 20th-century figures in literature and politics.
Milligan currently ranks #3,594 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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