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McNulty (name) means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Ultaigh, meaning "son of the Ulsterman.". Example: “Detective McNulty is a central character in the TV series The Wire.”

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An Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Ultaigh, meaning "son of the Ulsterman."
"Detective McNulty is a central character in the TV series The Wire."
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Etymology

An Anglicised form of the Irish Mac an Ultaigh (“son of the Ulsterman”), itself from Ultach (“Ulsterman”).

Origin: Irish

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What does “McNulty” mean?
The word “McNulty” means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Ultaigh, meaning "son of the Ulsterman.".
How do you use “McNulty” in a sentence?
Here is “McNulty” used in a sentence: “Detective McNulty is a central character in the TV series The Wire.”
What part of speech is “McNulty”?
“McNulty” is a name.
What is the meaning of McNulty?
"McNulty" (name) means an Irish surname, an anglicization of Mac an Ultaigh, meaning "son of the Ulsterman.".