Duggie - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Duggie name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Duggie

Name Meaning

"Duggie" This name derives from the Scottish (Gaelic) “dubh ghlas,” composed of two elements: “dubh” (dark, black) and “ghlas” (stream, river). The name means “black stream, one who comes from the dark river.” It is a male given name transferred from the surname. Douglas is a Scottish masculine given name that originated from the surname Douglas. Although today the name is almost exclusively given to boys, it was used as a girl’s name in the 17th and 18th-centuries, in the north of England. The Douglases are an Ancient Scottish kindred from the Scottish Lowlands taking their name from Douglas, South Lanarkshire; their leaders gained vast territories throughout the Scottish Borderland, Angus, Lothian, Moray in France, and Sweden. The Douglases were one of Scotland’s most powerful families, and indeed the most prominent family in lowland Scotland during the Late Middle Ages, often holding the real power behind the Stewart Kings’ throne.

Definition

A feminine surname that is of Scottish origin and means dark stream.

Pronunciations

Dug-gie

Syllable

Duggie Syllable count: There are 2 syllables in the name Duggie
Divide Duggie into syllables: dug-gie

Duggie Overview and Analysis

Duggie Gender statistics

The name Duggie is typically used for Boys. Its a Masculine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Duggie

The name Duggie is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 44,965th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
United Kingdom	24,282	0%
United States	48,367	0%
Australia	59,301	0%
New Zealand	68,948	0%
Canada	112,776	0%

Where to find Duggie?

The name Duggie is predominantly found in United Kingdom (UK), particularly in the state of East Wales (EW), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Duggie Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Duggie has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Duggie was most used in 2019 with a usage rate of 100%. It was least used in 2019 with a usage rate of 100%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Duggie

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Names starting with D

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Origin and History of the name Duggie

This name derives from the Scottish (Gaelic) “dubh ghlas”, composed of two elements: “dubh” (dark, black) and “ghlas” (stream, river).

The name means “black stream, one who comes from the dark river”.It is a male given name transferred from the surname.

Douglas is a Scottish masculine given name that originated from the surname Douglas.

Although today the name is almost exclusively given to boys, it was used as a girl’s name in the 17th and 18th-centuries, in the north of England.

The Douglases are an Ancient Scottish kindred from the Scottish Lowlands taking their name from Douglas, South Lanarkshire; their leaders gained vast territories throughout the Scottish Borderland, Angus, Lothian, Moray in France, and Sweden.

The Douglases were one of Scotland’s most powerful families, and indeed the most prominent family in lowland Scotland during the Late Middle Ages, often holding the real power behind the Stewart Kings’ throne.

Duggie in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 杜吉埃
Pronunce: (PinYin) : dù jí āi

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 杜基埃
Pronunce: (PinYin) : dù jī āi

Duggie in Numerology

Duggie: Name to Numerology Conversion
D	U	G	G	I	E
	3			9	5
4		7	7

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 8
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 9
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 8

Conclusions about the name Duggie

Should you named your son Duggie?

According to the gender statistics, the name Duggie is strongly associated with boys. This is because the name Duggie is most commonly given to boys. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Duggie is a boy.

Duggie is a gender-appropriate name for a son. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a daughter.

Is Duggie a good name?

The name Duggie strike a harmonious balance between being easy to pronounce and possessing a touch of personality. The name Duggie offer a pleasing cadence and a hint of individuality, making them a popular choice for parents.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Duggie?

Pros of the name Duggie:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Duggie has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Duggie is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.