What is marmaduke meaning?

Marmaduke is a masculine given name derived from the Irish name Máel Máedóc, meaning "devotee of Maedóc". Maedóc was a 7th-century Irish saint who was the patron saint of the monastery at Ferns. The name Marmaduke was introduced to England by the Normans and was popular among the upper classes during the medieval period. It has since become a rare name in modern times. The name is most commonly associated with the comic strip character Marmaduke, a lovable Great Dane who frequently gets into mischief.