The name Douglas is a girl's name of Scottish origin meaning "black water".

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Now a mostly-male name, in its earliest incarnation Douglas was used equally for girls and boys and could certainly make a comeback as one of the new <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/79/boy-names-for-girls">boy names for girls"</a>.

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The name Douglas peaked for girls at #1306 in 1942. Douglas is also used for boys, ranking #807 in 2025.

The name Douglas is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "black water".

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Douglas, and more particularly its nickname, Doug, had a real romantic swagger in the 1950s and 1960s dating back to swashbuckling Douglas Fairbanks, but today is more likely to conjure up your mom's prom date.  Originally a Celtic river name, it became attached to a powerful Scottish clan, renowned for their strength  and courage.  In its earliest incarnation, Douglas was used equally for girls and boys.
<br/><br/>Douglas has been on the popularity list for as long as US records have been kept, for a considerable period in the Top 100, often used to honor World War II General Douglas MacArthur.

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The name Douglas is currently ranked #807 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #23 in 1942. The name is most popular in DOUGLAS, DOUGLAS, and DOUGLAS. Douglas is occasionally used for girls in 2004.

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