Meaning and Origin of the Dougie

The name Dougie, pronounced “Doogie”, is a variant of the powerful Scottish surname Douglass. Its roots can be traced back to South Lanarkshire, Scotland; an area known for dark rivers like the River Nethan. The meaning of Dougie translates into dubh glas, the Scottish Gaelic words for dark water.

Popularity

The popularity of Dougie or Douglas, had its peak ranking in the early twentieth century when it was placed 57th most popular name for boys. Since that time it has experienced a steady decline as it is now ranked 338th in the UK.

Although Douglas was once used as a female first name, the rare feminine variant Douglyn, hasn’t made any significant rankings.

Famous People Called Dougie

Dougie Brown is an English comedian an actor who appeared on Granada Television’s series The Comedians.
Dougie Donnelly is a Scottish sportscaster from Glasgow who was formerly affiliated with the BBC.
Dougie Reid was a famous Scottish football player and an inside forward. He played for Portsmouth and Stockport County.

Useful Resources

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