Malcom

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A name of Scottish origin meaning 'devotee of Saint Columba'. (Scottish)

What does Malcom mean?

Scottish: A name of Scottish origin meaning 'devotee of Saint Columba'.. Malcom is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name 'Maolmhuire', meaning 'devotee of Saint Columba'. It has historical significance in Scotland.

Is Malcom a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Malcom in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Malcom in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Malcom suit?

Classic

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Malcom’s Dog Hotel Reputation

As Malcom settles in at toy time, I can already tell he’s a bit of a scholar. Wait until he starts writing treatise on how to optimally chew squeaky toys!

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