Dugald Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dugald Name at a Glance

Name	Dugald
Meaning	Variant of Dougal: From the Gaelic dubhgall, meaning dark stranger. Daugal was the nickname the Irish gave to the Vikings.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dugald Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dugald means “Variant of Dougal: From the Gaelic dubhgall, meaning dark stranger. Daugal was the nickname the Irish gave to the Vikings”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dugald Name Origin

Our database records Dugald under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dugald a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dugald is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dugald

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