Doug

Boy's name

Doug is a shortened form of the name Douglas, which is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic elements "dubh" meaning "dark" and "glas" meaning "blue" or "green."

Meaning Dark river
Origin Scottish
Peak year 1962

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Notable Namesakes

  • Doug Flutie - NFL quarterback, famous for "Hail Mary" pass.
  • Doug Jones - Actor known for roles in creature suits.
  • Doug Liman - Film director of "The Bourne Identity" and more.
  • Doug Stanhope - Comedian known for dark humor and social commentary.
  • Doug Gilmour - NHL player, Stanley Cup champion.
  • Doug E. Fresh - Rapper, known for beatboxing and hip-hop.
  • Doug Bradley - Actor, played Pinhead in "Hellraiser" series.
  • Doug Hutchison - Actor, known for roles in "The Green Mile."
  • Doug Baldwin - NFL wide receiver, Super Bowl champion.
  • Doug Weight - NHL player, Stanley Cup champion and coach.

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