Mulligan

Unisex

Meaning

Irish version of burgoo

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/mʌlɪɡən/

Traits associated with the name Mulligan:

Dogs named Mulligan tend to be loving, industrious, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Mulligan suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun. It also suggests that you are a fan of golf, as Mulligan is a term used in the sport to refer to a second chance or do-over.

Is Mulligan a good dog name?

Mulligan has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Mulligan 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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1,388
New York City Dog Name Database
1,527
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Mulligan was, in the past month, the 1763rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Mulligan 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, Mulligan was viewed 62 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Mulligan is most adored in Ohio, Idaho and Massachusetts.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Oklahoma and Connecticut.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Mulligan:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. Beagle
  5. Mastiff

Mulligan is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Gaelic, meaning "descendant of the mill servant."

sporty dog names
sporty

The term originates from golf, referring to a do-over or second chance, associating it with sports.

Dog names like Mulligan:

Lazy and fluffy.
Dark
Rebellious.
Something wonderful
Fluffy sweet treat.
ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth
Mulligan dog name meaning

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