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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Descendant of Maolagan, 'little bald one' (grandson of the bald)
- Origin
- Irish (surname)
- Pronunciation
- MUL-ih-gun
Mulligan started out as an Irish surname, worn long before it ever became a first name. It comes from Maolagan, meaning "little bald one," so a Mulligan was literally known as "the grandson of the bald." It's a name with a clear, traceable family history rather than a soft, invented meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Mulligan
Meaning: Descendant of Maolagan, 'little bald one' (grandson of the bald).
Origin: Irish (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mulligan
MUL-ih-gunIPA /ˈmʌlɪɡən/
Popularity of Mulligan
Mulligan does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Mulligan mean?
Descendant of Maolagan, ‘little bald one’ (grandson of the bald). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mulligan?
Mulligan is pronounced MUL-ih-gun (IPA: /ˈmʌlɪɡən/).
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