Malcolm
- This name comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "servant of Saint Columba." I like it because it is not that popular in the US now but is not
too old-fashioned. I also like the sound and the origin.
- Although it's a little nerdy, this name seems strong and intelligent.
- It rolls off the tongue. It's very pleasant sounding. I have never known a Malcolm but it really catches me. It's not too harsh sounding or too soft, the sound of it is just perfectly in the middle.
- My younger son's name. I picked it to go with his brother's Scottish name, but found it to be incredibly unique without being made-up or bizarre. This was before 'Malcolm in the Middle,' so the uniqueness may be sliding away!
- Very sophisticated and professional. It is both cute on a small child and mature on an adult and not too common. It will serve a boy well all his life.
- The only one I've ever found that struck the happy medium (classic vs. distinctive), without sounding really pretentious.
- love Scottish names, love nn Colm (like the Phantom of the Opera's and Les Mis. Colm Wilkinson) and its sound and strength
Malcolm is the anglicization of the Scottish name Màel Coluim, meaning "devotee of Saint Columba." In the middle ages, saints' names were considered too holy to give to regular people, so to name a child after a saint, the parents put màel ("devotee or disciple") or gille ("servant") in front of the name.
See Also: Callum, Calum, Colum
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