Doyle

The name Doyle generally means 'descendant of the dark stranger.' It traces its roots back to the Viking era in Ireland, where Dubhghall was used to describe the darker-haired Vikings.

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The name Doyle is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Dubhghaill,' which means 'descendant of Dubhghall.' Dubhghall itself is composed of 'dubh' (meaning dark) and 'gall' (meaning stranger or foreigner), hinting at a Viking background.

  • Popularity: 18,363rd
  • Babies named Doyle in the US in 2023:
    Female: 0
    Male: 9
  • Nicknames: Doy, Dole, Dolly, Dee, Dular.
  • Full Names: Doyle Reynolds, Doyle Johnson, Doyle Harris, Doyle Collins, Doyle Young.
  • Famous Namesakes: Arthur Conan Doyle-Author, Belva Ann Lockwood-Lawyer, Sir Godfrey Kneller-Painter.
  • Gender: Doyle is traditionally a male given name, although it's used as a surname as well.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Doyle holds a life path number of 7. This number is associated with introspection, analysis, and a quest for understanding. People with this life path number are often considered to be thinkers, philosophers, and spiritual seekers.

Doyle is not a very common first name in present-day English-speaking countries, though it was more prevalent during the early and mid-20th century. It is more frequently encountered as a surname, particularly of Irish-American descent.

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