Dougie

Dougie is an English diminutive of Douglas, a name of Scottish Gaelic origin derived from the place name Dubhglas, meaning dark river or dark stream, from the elements dubh (dark) and glas (stream, river). The name Douglas was borne by a powerful Scottish clan whose influence helped spread the name throughout Britain and beyond. Dougie functions primarily as an informal pet form used in Scotland and other English-speaking countries, often retained into adulthood. Related forms include Doug and the full name Douglas.