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Malcolm

American  
[mal-kuhm] / ˈmæl kəm /

noun

  1. a male given name: from a Gaelic word meaning “disciple of Saint Columba.”


Malcolm British  
/ ˈmælkəm /

noun

  1. George. 1917–97, British harpsichordist

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He and his brother, Malcolm, a linebacker and another Super Bowl winner, were examples of all the good that can happen when raised by parents to be respectful and humble.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

Malcolm Penn, chairman of the semiconductor consultancy Future Horizons, said AT&S was one of few European companies directly benefiting from booming demand for AI hardware.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Malcolm Offord said he had a procedure last week to remove his prostate and was now "clear" and "raring to go".

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

“Credibility is the most important thing for any government authority, and this risks wasting that credibility,” Malcolm said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

He’s changed the channel on the television, from the cooking show to Nova, which she and Malcolm both love.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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