Mungo - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Mungo \m(u)-

is of Scottish and Gaelic origin. Possibly "most dear". Mungo (from "Munghu") is a nickname for the ancient name Kentigern, and the seventh-century Saint Kentigern (also known as Saint Mungo) is the patron saint of Glasgow, Scotland. According to one biographer, he was uncle to the legendary King Arthur.

A baby name that sounds like Mungo is Manoach. Other similar baby names are Munro, Bingo, Dingo, Ingo, Mano, Manzo, Munroe, Monro, Munir and Ringo.

Mungo is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#15731 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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