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Doug

DUHG

Letters

4

Syllables

1

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

22,477

Peak Year

#1,843 in 1962

First Recorded

1918

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Short form of Douglas, from the Scottish Gaelic 'dubh-ghlas' meaning 'dark blue/green'.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Doug Flutie

    American football quarterback

  • Doug E. Fresh

    American rapper and beatboxer

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Personality Traits

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