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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."
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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.
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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.
