Doug Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

Doug Name Details

The name Doug is primarily a short form of the name Douglas, which originated as a Scottish surname. It is derived from the Gaelic elements 'dubh', meaning 'dark', and 'glas', meaning 'river'. The name became popular as a given name in the English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States.

• english-american
• male
• nickname
• baby
• american
• masculine
• boy
• english
• american-english