Douglas Bigler

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Bigler — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Bigler is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Douglas is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland. The surname Bigler: People with the surname Chris Bigler (born 1949), Swiss poker player Erin Bigler (born 1949), American neuropsychologist Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1925) (1925–2002), Swiss football midfielder and manager Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1949) (1949–2021), Swiss football defender and manager Ivan Bigler (1892–1975), American baseball player John Bigler (1805–1871), California governor Kevin Bigler (born 1992), Swiss footballer Milo Bigler (1914-1989), Swiss skeleton racer William Bigler (1814–1880), Pennsylvania governor Bigler Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Bigler, Pennsylvania, . Douglas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 551K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Douglas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Douglas

Meaning: dark water

Celtic

From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.

Surname: Bigler

English

People with the surname Chris Bigler (born 1949), Swiss poker player Erin Bigler (born 1949), American neuropsychologist Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1925) (1925–2002), Swiss football midfielder and manager Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1949) (1949–2021), Swiss football defender and manager Ivan Bigler (1892–1975), American baseball player John Bigler (1805–1871), California governor Kevin Bigler (born 1992), Swiss footballer Milo Bigler (1914-1989), Swiss skeleton racer William Bigler (1814–1880), Pennsylvania governor Bigler Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Bigler, Pennsylvania, .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Douglas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Douglas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Douglas Bigler

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Douglas Bigler:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Douglas?
The first name Douglas originates from Celtic. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.
When was Douglas most popular?
The name Douglas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bigler?
The surname Bigler originates from English. People with the surname Chris Bigler (born 1949), Swiss poker player Erin Bigler (born 1949), American neuropsychologist Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1925) (1925–2002), Swiss football midfielder and manager Heinz Bigler (footballer, born 1949) (1949–2021), Swiss football defender and manager Ivan Bigler (1892–1975), American baseball player John Bigler (1805–1871), California governor Kevin Bigler (born 1992), Swiss footballer Milo Bigler (1914-1989), Swiss skeleton racer William Bigler (1814–1880), Pennsylvania governor Bigler Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Bigler, Pennsylvania, .
What are the origins of the name Douglas Bigler?
The name Douglas Bigler combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Bigler originates from English.
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