Mungo

Mungo is the first name most commonly given to baby boys. The meaning of Mungo is 'most dear', 'gentle', and 'kind'. It also means 'my pet' in Scottish origin. Mungo is a nickname for Kentigern, an ancient name, and Saint Kentigern, a seventh-century patron saint, was also known as Saint Mungo. The name Mungo is well-known as a forename and seldom used as a surname. However, it is currently not listed on the top 1,000 baby names in the world. In Chinese origin, the meaning of Mungo is 'cloth'. Other definitions of Mungo are 'lovable', 'amiable', and 'beloved'. Most baby boys named Mungo are found in places like the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Finland. Mungo Ponton was an inventor from Scotland who discovered a method of permanent photography. The oldest record of Mungo is from 1879 in the United States. In 2010, there were more than 2,000 people with the surname Mungo. Raymond Mungo is an American editor and author. A protected national park in Australia's New South Wales is named Mungo National Park. Mungo is also the name of a river in New Zealand and Cameroon.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

my pet

Origin

Scottish nickname

Numerology

M is for mild, your mild and gentle way.

U is for unite, you bring people together.

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

G is for glitter, the spark that is you.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

Lucky

Mungo lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Mungo

• Saint Mungo 6th,century founder and patron saint of Glasgow, Scotland
• Mungo Park Sr. and Jr. Scottish golfers
• Mungo Park Scottish African explorer
• Mungo William MacCallum Australian educator and critic
• Mungo Wentworth MacCallum Australian political journalist and commentator

Mungo in Pop Culture

• Sir Mungo Malagrowther of Girnigo Castle character in The Fortunes of Nigel (1822) by Walter Scott
• St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries from the Harry Potter series
• Mungojerrie cat in T. S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" and musical "Cats," partner of Rumpelteazer
• Mungo Jerry British band with the 1970 hit "In the Summertime"