"Marmaduke" meaning in English

See Marmaduke in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Thought to be derived from the Irish name Mael Maedóc, "devotee of Maedóc" (an Irish saint); also anglicised as Malachy. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ga|-}} Irish Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Marmaduke
  1. A male given name from Irish, once popular in parts of Yorkshire, Lancashire and County Durham.
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