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Marmaduke

The meaning of Marmaduke is 'follower of Saint Máedóc', and the name is Old Irish origin. The name denotes a man, the most well-known of several saints by the name of Máedóc of Ferns was an Irish abbot of Clonmore in the sixth century. The name carries mocking upper-class English connotations. Marmaduke is a rare male first name, yet it ranks as the top 57% most popular last name overall. The only widely used variant of Marmaduke that is listed in the Top 2000 is Duke. As of 2022, Marmaduke is being adopted at its highest rate of adoption at 0.03 %. Marianus, Markaine, and Marque are recommended names with similar sounds. These are uncommon names, much like Marmaduke. In Lincolnshire, where they had a family seat as Lords of the Manor, the surname Marmaduke first appeared. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the Norman influence on English history predominated. For the following three centuries, French was the court's official language, and a Norman atmosphere predominated. When they owned properties in that area, the family name was first mentioned in the 13th century. This surname can be spelled in a variety of ways, such as Marmaduke, Marmaduc, Marmabell, and Marmaduke. 'Marmaduke' is a film title released in 2010. Marmaduke Pickthall was an English Islamic scholar.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

devotee of Maedoc

Origin

Irish

Numerology

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

R is for rapport, friends seek you.

M is for melody, the song of life.

A is for able, for you surely are.

D is for dandy, a description of you!

U is for unique, your love of life.

K is for kindness, you always show.

E is for extra, those little things you do!

Lucky

Marmaduke lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Marmaduke

  • Marmaduke William Pickthall English Islamic scholar and translator
  • Marmaduke Constable English courtier and soldier
  • Marmaduke Constable English soldier and MP; son of the above
  • Marmaduke James Hussey Baron Hussey of North Bradley, former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the BBC
  • Marmaduke Grove Chilean soldier and politician
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Marmaduke in Pop Culture

  • Marmaduke title Great Dane in comic strip and movie
  • Marmaduke Brooker character from the TV series "Carpoolers"
  • Marmaduke Temple character in The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell 5th Baron Chuffnell, character in P. G. Wodehouse's Jeeves novels
  • Marmaduke character in the Demon Princes series by Jack Vance
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