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Angus

Boy · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
One strength; unique choice
Pronunciation
ANG-gus
Origin
Celtic

From Scottish Gaelic 'Aonghus' meaning one strength or unique choice.

Popularity
Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

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Languages in use: Scottish, Celtic

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Scotland, Ireland

Alternate spellings

  • AenghusIrish

    Irish form.

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Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 5,000 New Names and Gender Dataset (2025). Last verified 2026-08-15.

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