Dugald
Meaning of Dugald
Dugald is a masculine name with Scottish Gaelic origin. It is pronounced as DOO-guhld (/ˈduːɡəld/). This unique name has a variation, Dougal. Dugald has been recorded in the United States since at least 1919, with a peak popularity in 1931 when it ranked at 3762. Although not widely used, Dugald carries a distinct charm and heritage that can make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a less common yet meaningful name for their son.
Pronunciation
Scottish Gaelic
- Pronunced as DOO-guhld (/ˈduːɡəld/)
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Notable People Named Dugald
| Dugald Stewart, a Scottish philosopher and mathematician, was a key figure in the later Scottish Enlightenment and a popularizer of the work of Francis Hutcheson and Adam Smith. |
| Dugald Stewart Walker (1883–1937) was a prominent American illustrator in the early twentieth century. |
| Dugald McFarlane McCarrison is a Scottish former footballer who played for various professional and amateur clubs after starting his career at Celtic Boys Club. |
| Dugald MacFarlane (1869–1956) was a Scottish minister and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1937. |
| Dugald Stewart was a Canadian physician and politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1911 to 1917. |
