Angus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Angus means "one strength" or "unique choice". It is derived from the Gaelic name Aonghus.
Pronunciation
ANG-gus
ANG-gəs(English)
Popularity
Angus is not a very common name globally; according to the Social Security Administration, it ranked at #803 in the United States in 2020.

cartoon of the name Angus
Cartoon of Angus

Angus Name meanings & History

The name Angus means "one strength" or "unique choice". It is derived from the Gaelic name Aonghus. Anglicized form of Aonghus. Angus is typically given as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Angus: Action Aries

Synonyms of Angus:

A: Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry

N: Nutrition,Neurosis,Nice,Nervous,Nagging,Nitpicking,Neat

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine,Gregarious

U: Universality,Undermining,Utopia,Understanding,Unity

S: Sex,Sensuality,Success,Solidity,Security,Status,Social Standing

Angus is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Angus include Angus Young, the Australian guitarist and co-founder of rock band AC/DC, and Angus T. Jones, the American actor known for his role on the TV show "Two and a Half Men".

2.) Angus (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) standout; important

Other Forms: Ange, Angos


3.) Angus (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) exceptional; outstanding. Mythology: Angus Og was the Celtic god of youth, love, and beauty. See also Ennis,Gus.

Other Forms: Aonghas


4.) ANGUS (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Popular Anglicized form of Aonghus and Aonghas, Celtic names derived from the element aon (one, choice, preeminent). See AONGHUS. The name was borne in Celtic mythology by the god of love. Short: Gus. Pet: Angie. (ANG-GUSS)


5.) Angus (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: One; choice

Other Forms: Aonghas, Aonghus


6.) ANGUS (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Scots, Angus is the popular Scottish cognate of Aengus (one, choice, preeminent). See AENGUS. Short: Gus. (AN-GUS)


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