Milligan

Male

Meaning

Brave, strong leader.

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/mɪˈlɪɡən/

Traits associated with the name Milligan:

Dogs named Milligan tend to be loving, good-natured, industrious, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Milligan?

Naming your dog Milligan suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of humor. It also suggests that you are a fan of the British comedian Spike Milligan, who was known for his surreal and absurdist comedy.

Is Milligan a good dog name?

Milligan has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Milligan isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Milligan is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Milligan was, in the past month, the 6942nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Milligan is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Milligan was viewed 26 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Milligan's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Milligan is most adored in New York, Florida and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Ohio, North Carolina and Iowa.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Milligan.

Milligan is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Derived from Irish surname Ó Maolagáin, meaning descendant of the bald one.

Dog names like Milligan:

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Son of Hugh/Gaelic.
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Lovable giant dog.
Character from Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon
Milligan dog name meaning

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