Dougie

Dougie is an English diminutive of Douglas, a name borrowed from a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic place name Dubhglas, meaning dark river or black stream, from dubh meaning dark or black and glais meaning stream or water. The name Douglas was borne by a powerful Scottish noble clan whose prominence helped spread the name throughout Britain. Dougie functions as an informal pet form used both as a standalone given name and as a familiar address, particularly in Scotland and other parts of the British Isles. Related forms include Doug and the full name Douglas.