Douglass
Meaning of Douglass
Originating from the Scottish surname Douglas, the name Douglass is a strong and noble choice for a baby boy. The name is derived from the Gaelic elements "dubh" meaning "dark" and "glas" meaning "stream," which collectively represent a dark or black stream. This name is associated with powerful imagery, as it brings to mind towering forests and rushing waters. The English pronunciation of Douglass is DUHG-luhs (/ˈdʌɡləs/). In terms of popularity in the United States, Douglass has been consistently used over the years, with its peak occurring in 1969 when it ranked 132nd. While it may not be as common today, choosing Douglass for your son will give him a distinguished and timeless name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DUHG-luhs (/ˈdʌɡləs/)
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Notable People Named Douglass
| Douglass Cecil North was an American economist who won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1993 for his work in economic history. |
| Douglass Greybill Adair was an influential American historian known for his research on the authorship of The Federalist Papers and his studies on republicanism in the United States during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. |
| Douglass Sullivan-Gonzalez is a renowned researcher and writer specializing in Central American history, with a focus on the 19th century. |
| Douglass Stewart was a prominent Latter-day Saint playwright known for his work on Saturday's Warrior and the screenplay for Where the Red Fern Grows. |
