Dugald
Pronunciation: [ d-UHG-uhld ]
Dugald is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,584 in the US, popular nicknames include Dug, Duy, and Dugie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,584
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Dugald
Dugald is a boy name .
Dugald is currently ranked #38,584 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dugald include Dug, Duy, Dugie, and Dugaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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