MacLellan (surname)
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MacLellan, or Maclellan, is a surname of Irish and Scottish origin.[1] The name is an Anglicisation of the Scottish Gaelic Mac Gille Fhaolain, and the Irish Gaelic Mac Giolla Fhaoláin, which meant "son of the servant of (Saint) Faolán".[1] The personal name personal, Faolán, is thought to be a diminutive of faol, meaning "wolf" or "little wolf".[2]
- Brian MacLellan, (born 1958), Canadian, professional ice hockey player.
- Gene MacLellan, (1938–1995), Canadian, singer-songwriter.
- James MacLellan Brown, Scottish, architect.
- John Maclellan, 3rd Lord Kirkcudbright, (died 1664), Scottish, baronet.
- Jon MacLellan, computer game editer.
- Patrick Maclellan of Bombie, (died c.1450), Scottish, Sheriff of Galloway.
- Robert Maclellan, 1st Lord Kirkcudbright, (died 1641), Scottish, baronet.
- Russell MacLellan, (born January 16, 1940), Canadian, politician and Premier of Nova Scotia.
- several people, Thomas Maclellan
- Thomas Maclellan, 2nd Lord Kirkcudbright, Scottish, baronet.
- Thomas Maclellan of Bombie, (died 1597), Scottish, Provost of Kirkcudbright.
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b McClellan Name Meaning and Origin Retrieved on 2007-12-09
- ^ Whelan Name Meaning and Origin Retrieved on 2007-12-09
