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Madigan (name) means an Irish surname and given name, from a Gaelic clan name. Example: “Madigan is a surname of Irish origin.”

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An Irish surname and given name, from a Gaelic clan name.
"Madigan is a surname of Irish origin."
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Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Ó Madagáin (“descendant of Madagán”), a variant of the personal name Madadhán, which is from madadh (“dog”) + -án (“diminutive suffix”).

Origin: Irish

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What does “Madigan” mean?
The word “Madigan” means an Irish surname and given name, from a Gaelic clan name.
How do you use “Madigan” in a sentence?
Here is “Madigan” used in a sentence: “Madigan is a surname of Irish origin.”
What part of speech is “Madigan”?
“Madigan” is a name.
What is the meaning of Madigan?
"Madigan" (name) means an Irish surname and given name, from a Gaelic clan name.
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