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Why did Hugh Grant's parents name him Mungo?

Question #148324. Asked by Walneto.
Last updated Mar 03 2021.
Originally posted Mar 02 2021 8:16 PM.

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Mar 03 2021, 2:22 AM
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link https://www.villagevoice.com/2011/11/22/hugh-grants-middle-name-is-actually-mungo/
That site apparently thinks the name Mungo is amusing, but in fact it is a name well known in Scotland especially, and a number of churches are called St Mungo's. A famous Scottish explorer was called Mungo Park. His parents probably had a relative with that name that they wanted to please.
link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Mungo

Mar 03 2021, 6:35 AM
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