Dugald
Pronunciation: [ d-UHG-uhld ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,584
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Duga, Dugay, Dugaie, Duy, Duie, and Dugkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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