Dougray
Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dougray
Dougray is a Scottish diminutive of the Gaelic name *Dubhghlas*, meaning "dark water" or "dark stream," from *dubh* ("dark") and *glais* ("water, river").
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Etymology
Dougray is a Scottish diminutive of the Gaelic name *Dubhghlas*, meaning "dark water" or "dark stream," from *dubh* ("dark") and *glais* ("water, river"). It is primarily used in Scottish and Irish cultures, with no specific religious association, and is historically notable as a variant of Douglas, a prominent clan name in Scottish history.
Dougray currently ranks #626 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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