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Douglas Seeley

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Given Name
Douglas
Surname
Seeley

The Name Douglas

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Meaning
Dark river or dark stream.
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The Seeley Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from the Old English personal name Sæleah or a place name meaning 'blessed clearing' or 'happy meadow.'
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