Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 05, 2024

Doug

US Popularity Rank: 22975

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Dark water; Black river

Doug is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish roots. A shortened version of Douglas, it comes from the Scottish roots dubh and ghlas, meaning “dark water,” or “black river.” With a meaning as deep and mysterious as the trenches as a river bed, the name Doug is sure to help baby embrace their moody soul.

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