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McClellan

muh-KLEH-luhn

McClellan (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of Saint Fillan.". Example: “George McClellan commanded Union armies during the American Civil War.”

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A Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of Saint Fillan."

"George McClellan commanded Union armies during the American Civil War."

Word forms

McClellans plural

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Etymology

Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Fhaolain and Irish Mac Giolla Fhaoláin (“son of the servant of Faolán”), a personal name thought to be a diminutive of Irish faol (“wolf”). Compare the surname Gilliland.

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for McClellan

Magellan castellan

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Frequently asked questions

What does “McClellan” mean?

The word “McClellan” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the servant of Saint Fillan.".

How do you pronounce “McClellan”?

“McClellan” is pronounced muh-KLEH-luhn (/məˈklɛlən/ in IPA).

How do you use “McClellan” in a sentence?

Here is “McClellan” used in a sentence: “George McClellan commanded Union armies during the American Civil War.”

What part of speech is “McClellan”?

“McClellan” is a name.