Dougal
dark stranger
GenderBoyOriginScottishSay itDOO-gulPopularityUncommon
Pronounced DOO-gul
About the name Dougal
Dougal is a warm, characterful Scottish name with a friendly, folksy sound. It's rooted in old Gaelic tradition.
Dougal boys tend to be friendly, humorous, and endearingly down-to-earth.
Fun fact
Dougal comes from the Gaelic Dubhghall, meaning dark-haired stranger, often referring to Viking settlers.
Nicknames for Dougal
Doug