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Name Origin

Angus is a Scottish given name of Gaelic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic words 'Aonghas', meaning 'one strength' or 'unique choice'.

scottishgaelicstrengthuniquenessmasculine

Famous People

Angus Young (1955-)

Musician

  • Lead guitarist of the Australian rock band AC/DC
  • Known for his energetic stage presence and schoolboy uniform

Angus MacGyver

Fictional character

  • Protagonist of the television series MacGyver
  • Known for his ability to solve problems using everyday objects

Angus Deaton (1945-)

Economist

  • 2015 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare

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