Douglas Mcconnell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Mcconnell — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Mcconnell 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 Mcconnell: McConnell (surname), people with the surname Lake McConnell, a large prehistoric lake McConnell Arena, an ice hockey arena in Montreal, Quebec McConnell Lake Provincial Park, in British Columbia McConnell Range, a mountain range in British Columbia McConnell, Illinois, an unincorporated community McConnell, West Virginia, an census-designated place McConnell State Recreation Area, in California McConnell Air Force Base, near Wichita, Kansas McConnell Center, University of Louisville McConnell baronets, in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom USS McConnell (DE-163), a World War II destroyer esc. 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: Mcconnell

English

McConnell (surname), people with the surname Lake McConnell, a large prehistoric lake McConnell Arena, an ice hockey arena in Montreal, Quebec McConnell Lake Provincial Park, in British Columbia McConnell Range, a mountain range in British Columbia McConnell, Illinois, an unincorporated community McConnell, West Virginia, an census-designated place McConnell State Recreation Area, in California McConnell Air Force Base, near Wichita, Kansas McConnell Center, University of Louisville McConnell baronets, in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom USS McConnell (DE-163), a World War II destroyer esc.

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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 Mcconnell

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 Mcconnell:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Mcconnell?
The surname Mcconnell originates from English. McConnell (surname), people with the surname Lake McConnell, a large prehistoric lake McConnell Arena, an ice hockey arena in Montreal, Quebec McConnell Lake Provincial Park, in British Columbia McConnell Range, a mountain range in British Columbia McConnell, Illinois, an unincorporated community McConnell, West Virginia, an census-designated place McConnell State Recreation Area, in California McConnell Air Force Base, near Wichita, Kansas McConnell Center, University of Louisville McConnell baronets, in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom USS McConnell (DE-163), a World War II destroyer esc.
What are the origins of the name Douglas Mcconnell?
The name Douglas Mcconnell combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Mcconnell originates from English.
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