Doug

Doug is an English given name that originated as a short form of Douglas, itself derived from the Scottish Gaelic place name Dubhglas, meaning dark river or black stream, from the elements dubh (dark, black) and glas (stream, water). The name became widely used as an independent given name during the twentieth century, particularly in North America and Australia. Notable bearers include American actor Doug McClure and comedian Doug Stanhope. The full form Douglas and the variant Dougie are closely related forms.