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Douglas

DUG-ləs

Popularity

#853

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

561,781

Peak Year

#16,766 in 1957

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Douglas is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic 'dubh glas,' meaning 'dark stream' or 'dark blue-green'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Douglas MacArthur

    American five-star general during World War II.

  • Michael Douglas

    American actor and producer, known for many films.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

strongdependablehonestloyal

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