Doon
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About Doon
Doon is a rare masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Scottish Gaelic 'dùn' meaning 'fort' or 'hill,' or possibly from Irish place names. The name could also be connected to the River Doon in Scotland, made famous in Robert Burns' poem 'The Banks o' Doon.' With its short, strong sound, Doon has a distinctive quality that's easy to pronounce and remember. Despite these appealing characteristics, it remains quite uncommon in most naming records. The name has literary connections through John Gregory Dunne's novel 'True Confessions,' which features a character named Doon. Its rarity gives it a unique appeal for parents seeking an uncommon name with natural or geographical associations.
Doon for girls
Photographer Diane Arbus named her daughter Doon, inspired by the sand dunes she walked among when pregnant. Used this way, Doon might be considered a nature name, a refashioning of the word dune. But Doon might also stem from the familiar Scottish surname Dunn or Dunne, which means brown or dark, originally used for a dark-haired person.
Pronounced DOON.
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Famous Doons
- Doon ArbusGirl
daughter of photographer Diane Arbus and actor Allan Arbus, and a writer and journalist
- DoonGirl
Countess Granville (1931,2004), member of the Guinness brewing family
- Doon Mackichan (1962Girl
), British comedienne/actress
Doon in pop culture
- Doon HarrowBoy
protagonist of "The City of Ember" Doon School, prestigious boys' school in India
Variations & nicknames
- DooneGirl