Douglas

Douglas conveys a sense of mystery and enigma, as it literally translates to 'dark waters' or 'black river'. The name evokes imagery of a powerful, deep, and flowing river shrouded in shadow, indicative of mystery and strength.

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Douglas is of Scottish-Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic elements 'dubh' (meaning 'black') and 'glas' (meaning 'water, stream, or river'). The name originally referred to a dark water or river in Scotland.

  • Popularity: 1,525th
  • Babies named Douglas in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 353
  • Nicknames: Doug, Dougie, Duggie, Doogie, Doulie.
  • Full Names: Douglas, Douglass, Dougald, Douggan, Dougal.
  • Famous Namesakes: Douglas Adams-Author, Douglas MacArthur-General, Douglas Fairbanks-Actor, Doug Jones-Actor, Doug Flutie-Football Player.
  • Gender: Primarily a male given name, but uncommonly used for females.
  • Numerology: The name Douglas resonates with the number 1 in numerology. The number 1 is associated with leadership, independence, and ambition. Those with this name and number often possess qualities of innovation and creativity, forging paths where none existed before.

Douglas has long been a popular name in English-speaking countries, particularly during the mid-20th century. Its use has slightly declined over the years, though it remains a classic choice for boys' names, maintaining a steady presence on popularity graphs.

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