What Does the Name Dougal Mean
The name Dougal comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dougal below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Dougal Name Meaning
Scottish, IrishAnglicized form of the Gaelic name Dubhghall, which meant "dark stranger" from dubh "dark" and gall "stranger".
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