Douglas

Pronunciation: [ d-UHGL-uhs ]

Girl Name #38,581 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Douglas is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-UHGL-uhs.

Parents who love the name Douglas often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #38,581
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Dou Doy Douie Dougie

Also a Boy Name

Douglas is also used as a boy name, ranked #855.

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Dora Dorothy Dollie Dovie Docia Dolly Donnie Dona

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Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas

Is Douglas a boy or girl name?

Douglas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38581. As a boy name, it is ranked #855. Douglas is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Douglas?

Douglas is pronounced d-UHGL-uhs.

How popular is the name Douglas?

Douglas is currently ranked #38581 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Douglas?

Common nicknames for Douglas include Dou, Doy, Douie, and Dougie.

Is Douglas a common or rare name?

Douglas is an uncommon name, ranked #38581 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Douglas

Douglas is a girl name .

Is Douglas a boy or girl name? Douglas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,581 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #855. Douglas is more commonly used as a boy name.

Douglas is currently ranked #38,581 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Douglas include Dou, Doy, Douie, and Dougie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.