Scottish Gaelic boy name
Dùghall Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Dùghall means dark stranger. From the Gaelic dubh (dark) and gall (stranger), meaning dark stranger
Dùghall is the Gaelic form of Dougal and Dugald. The name was originally given by the Gaels to the dark-haired Vikings, with dubh meaning dark and gall meaning stranger, and it has been used in Scotland ever since. The clan MacDougall takes its name from it. The Gaelic spelling is the most unusual of the variants but the sound is simple. Dougal is the best-known English form and has a friendly feel that is useful as a nickname. It pairs well with Highland surnames.
Variants of Dùghall
DougalDugaldDugalDoogal
Dùghall popularity: Ireland vs the US
Dùghall does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dùghall mean?
Dùghall means "dark stranger". From the Gaelic dubh (dark) and gall (stranger), meaning dark stranger.
How do you pronounce Dùghall?
Dùghall is pronounced DOO-ul.
What is the origin of Dùghall?
Dùghall is of Scottish Gaelic origin. From the Gaelic dubh (dark) and gall (stranger), meaning dark stranger.