Malcolm

American

[mal-kuhm] / ˈmæl kəm /

noun

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

Malcolm British

/ ˈmælkəm /

noun

George. 1917–97, British harpsichordist

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Olivia Munn is at home with her son, Malcolm, 4, who can be heard in the background of our call announcing that dinosaurs are allergic to lasers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Malcolm Taylor, North Yorkshire Council's executive member for highways and transport, said the policy was "about trying to find a balance for everybody".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Speaking to the BBC at a campaign event in Peterhead, Malcolm Offord said: "It's for other people to judge my character, my integrity, and that's why I'm putting myself forward."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Reform UK's leader in Scotland, Malcolm Offord, has launched his party's 2026 election manifesto.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

I quickly landed a long-term sub position teaching art history at the Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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