TheNameDBDouglas
MasculineMeaning
Dark river or dark stream.
Etymology
From the Scottish Gaelic 'dubh' (dark/black) and 'glas' (stream/river), originally referring to the River Douglas in Lanarkshire. The name became established as a major Scottish clan name.
About the Name Douglas
Douglas is a Scottish name derived from a river and associated with one of Scotland's most powerful clans. It has maintained prominence in Scottish history and culture for centuries.