Old Scottish in origin, Douglas is a masculine given name. Through its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language, “dubh glas,” it can be translated as “black river” or “dark stream.” While the thought of deep, dark waters may evoke images of danger, they can also stand for allure and secrecy. With a name like Douglas, you can subtly teach a child to embrace life’s unexpected obstacles. If you’re looking for a way to shorten the name of your child, two adorable miniature options are Doug and Duggie.
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More Names Like Douglas That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:
| Owen | Levi |
| Liam | Aidan |
| Landon | Gavin |
| Ethan | Wyatt |
| Cole | Caleb |
| Nolan | Dylan |
| Hudson | Mason |
| Logan |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Douglas? Great choices include the following:
| Jordan | Dillon |
| Emily | Savannah |
| Natalie | Chloe |
| Lauren | Brooke |
| Carter | Madison |
| Tyler | Garrett |
| Trevor | Hayden |
| Austin |