douglas
n. countablen. a common English name for a man. It is also used as a family name and for several places around the world.
n. a masculine given name or surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic elements for 'dark' and 'water'. When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.
Douglas is starting his new job on Monday.
The local library was named after Frederick Douglas to honour his contributions to the community.
While Douglas remains a traditional choice for a first name, it is frequently encountered as a surname in historical texts regarding the Scottish clans of the Lowlands.
From a place name, Scottish Gaelic dubh (“black”) + glais (“stream”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Always capitalised as a proper name.
- Noundoug
- Noundouglas
Last updated May 2, 2026