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Malcolm

With Scottish origins, Malcolm is a boy’s name meaning “devotee of Saint Columba.” Malcolm is a strong and traditional Scottish name that is still in regular use in the modern era. A royal name of Scotland, Malcolm was the name of four Scottish kings including the son of Duncan who succeeded the throne after Macbeth. To top off this fabulous name, Malcolm is found in many forms of entertainment, This includes the Harry Potter franchise and the television series Malcolm in the Middle.
Scottish Male
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Meaning

Devotee of saint columba

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Pronunciation

MAL-cum

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Resilient
  • Independent
  • Courageous

Compatibility

Malcolm pairs well with traditional or classic names for siblings, providing a nice balance. As a middle name, it adds a strong and distinguished touch to the full name. This name is versatile and can work in various cultural and stylistic pairings.

Intelligent Resilient Independent Courageous

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Civil Rights Activist

Born: May 19, 1925 · Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Portrait of Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

Actor

Born: June 13, 1943 · Horsforth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Malcolm Original form
  • Maolcolm Old Irish Gaelic
  • Малкольм Russian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Arabic
  • Malcolme French
  • Georgian
  • Malayalam
  • Maelcoluim Scots Gaelic

Cultural Adaptations

  • マルカム (Marukamu) Japanese
  • 马尔科姆 (Mǎ'ěrkēmǔ) Chinese (Simplified)
  • مالكوم (Mālkūm) Arabic
  • მალკოლმი (Malkolmi) Georgian
  • മാൽകോം (Mālkom) Malayalam

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malcolm

What does Malcolm mean?
Devotee of saint columba
What is the origin of Malcolm?
Malcolm has Scottish origins.
Is Malcolm popular?
Malcolm has been viewed 83 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Malcolm?
Similar names include Yanis, Britney, Skyler, Florence, Sydney.
How do you pronounce Malcolm?
Malcolm is pronounced MAL-cum.

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