Milroy

Milroy is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Maol Ruadh', meaning 'red plain' or 'red bald/tonsured one'. It likely referred to a person from a place with red-colored land or perhaps a person with red hair or a red complexion. Over time, like many surnames, it transitioned into use as a given name, though it remains much more common as a surname. Its use as a first name is relatively rare and often seen in regions with strong Scottish heritage.