Milligan
Meaning
Brave, strong leader.
Origin
Irish
Pronunciation
/mɪˈlɪɡən/
Traits associated with the name Milligan:
Dogs named Milligan tend to be loving, good-natured, industrious, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Milligan?
Naming your dog Milligan suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of humor. It also suggests that you are a fan of the British comedian Spike Milligan, who was known for his surreal and absurdist comedy.
Is Milligan a good dog name?
Milligan has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Milligan isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Milligan is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Milligan was, in the past month, the 6145th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Milligan is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Milligan was viewed 19 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Milligan's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Milligan is most adored in New York, Florida and District of Columbia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Illinois and Oregon.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Milligan.
Milligan is found in these categories:
irish
Derived from Irish surname Ó Maolagáin, meaning descendant of the bald one.
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