Angus
Meaning of Angus
Originating from the Gaelic name Aonghus, Angus is a traditional Scottish name with a strong and masculine feel. The name is derived from the elements "aon," meaning "one" or "unique," and "gus," meaning "choice" or "vigour." In Scottish folklore, Angus is associated with strength, bravery, and leadership. It is often linked to Celtic mythology, where Aonghus was considered the god of love and youth. With its rich cultural heritage and timeless charm, Angus has maintained a steady popularity in recent years. Its English pronunciation is ANG-guhs (/æŋˈgʊs/).
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ANG-guhs (/æŋˈgʊs/)
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Notable People Named Angus
| Angus McKinnon Young is an Australian musician and co-founder of the hard rock band AC/DC, known for his energetic performances and iconic schoolboy-uniform stage outfits. |
| Angus Houston - Air Chief Marshal Sir Allan Grant "Angus" Houston is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force, who served as Chief of Air Force and later as the Chief of the Defence Force. |
| Angus Calder - Angus Lindsay Ritchie Calder was a Scottish writer, historian, and poet known for his landmark study on Britain during the Second World War and his prominent role as a Scottish public intellectual. |
| Angus Lees MacDonald is an English professional footballer known for his role as a defender for Aberdeen. |
| Angus T. Jones is a former American actor, best known for his role as Jake Harper in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, where he won multiple awards during his 10-year tenure on the show. |
| Angus Douglas-Hamilton, 15th Duke of Hamilton - Angus Alan Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 15th Duke of Hamilton and 12th Duke of Brandon, was a prominent Scottish peer. |
| John Angus MacLean was a politician and farmer from Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
| Angus Gardner is an Australian rugby union professional referee who joined the Super Rugby referees panel in 2012 and officiated his first match at Suncorp Stadium. |
| Angus Reid is a former Canadian Football League offensive lineman who played for the Montreal Alouettes and the BC Lions, and was selected to the West Division All-Star Team in 2004. |
| Angus Redford Sutherland is a former actor turned American-Canadian producer. |
