Doone
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About Doone
Evocative of the sand dunes at the beach, Doone is a relatively rare surname found in Scotland, Ireland and England. It was recently used with this spelling by Olympic medalist Amanda Beard; photographer Diane Arbus named her daughter Doon, inspired, yes, by walks along the sand dunes during her pregnancy.
Doone for girls
As a surname, it is associated with the heroine of the novel Lorna Doone.
Doone for boys
Doone is an uncommon masculine name with literary connections, most notably associated with the novel 'Lorna Doone' by R.D. Blackmore, though there it appeared as a surname. With Scottish and English roots, it may derive from 'dun' meaning 'brown' or refer to a sand hill or dune formation. As a first name, Doone has a strong, concise sound with its single syllable and distinctive double 'o.' This rarity gives it a unique quality appealing to parents seeking uncommon names with literary or nature connections. Though rarely appearing in popularity charts, Doone offers a simple yet uncommon choice with subtle connections to both literature and natural landscapes.
Pronounced DOON.
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Famous Doones
- (Lorna) Doone Pleasance KennedyGirl
Australian politician; 67th Lord Mayor of Hobart
- Doone Isla Brown (b. 2013)Girl
daughter of swimmer Amanda Beard & Sacha Brown
Doone in pop culture
- Lorna Doone aka Lady Lorna DugalGirl
daughter of the Earl of Dugal, character in Blackmore's "Lorna Doone" (1869)