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The Name Malcolm - Origin and Meaning of Malcolm
  



The Name Malcolm - Origin and Meaning of Malcolm


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Malcolm

Scottish Gaelic

Usage of the Name Malcolm

Scottish, English

Meaning of the Name Malcolm

The name Malcolm comes from Scottish Mael Coluim meaning "disciple of Saint Columba".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Malcolm Sargent (1895 - 1967), an English conductor, organist, and composer; Malcolm Arnold (1921 - 2006), an English composer; Malcolm McDowell (born 1943), an English actor; Malcolm Young (born 1953), a Scottish-Australian musician and the founding member of the rock band AC/DC.
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