DUNCAN  

Gender: M
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: "dark warrior"

Popularity in 2008: #717

Jaunty, confident, and open, this Scottish royal name is brimming with friendly charm and makes it into our golden circle of ideal names.

Variations:
Dunn, Dune, Dun, Dunc, Dunkan, Dunn

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