Milligan - Last Names

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Milligan

/ˈmɪlɪɡən/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Descendant of the devotee of St. Lugaidh

Represents ancestral devotion and spiritual dedication, rooted in early Christian influences within Gaelic culture.

Symbolism

Embodies loyalty to family lineage, religious tradition, and regional pride; symbolizes endurance through historical change.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Maolagáin', meaning 'descendant of Maolagán', a diminutive of 'maol', referring to a devotee or follower, often in a religious context, combined with the personal name Lugaidh.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Of Irish and Scottish origin, Milligan is an anglicized form of Gaelic surnames associated with regi

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