Dougal

Scottish

"dark stranger"

Dougal Origin and Meaning

The name Dougal is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "dark stranger".

Heard in the Scottish highlands, and much more in tune with the present times than the dated Douglas — for which it could make a perfect tribute name.
Dougal was the Scottish nickname for invading dark-haired Danish Vikings, just as Fingal was given to the blonder Norwegians.

Dougray, as in actor Dougray Scott, is a similarly appealing choice.

Popularity of the name Dougal

• 1571 Nameberry 2022

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Famous People Named Dougal

• Peter "Dougal" Butler English author and roadie for The Who drummer Keith Moon
• Dougal Dixon Scottish author and geologist
• DJ Dougal (born Paul Arnold Clarke) British hardcore DJ
• Dougal Haston Scottish mountaineer
• Dougal Wilson English music video and commercial director
• Dougal Robertson Scottish sailor and memoirist
• Dougal Drysdale Scottish fire safety expert

The name Dougal in Pop Culture

• Dougal McGuire character on TV's "Father Ted"
• Dougal Mackenzie character in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series
• Hamish and Dougal characters on British radio comedy series "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue" and "You'll Have Had Your Tea"
• Dougal dog in the English animated series "The Magic Roundabout"

International Variations of the name Dougal

• Dùghall Scottish Gaelic