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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Dark-haired, black

Dowan is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin meaning “dark-haired.” This lovely name stems from Dubhán, a diminutive of the Irish word dubh, meaning “black.” Little Dowan doesn’t need dark hair to enjoy this title, however. Whether you’re brushing up on the Irish language or simply love the way this moniker rolls off the tongue, you’ll gift baby with a beautiful name in Dowan.