Why Doug Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Doug” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Doug” is of Scottish origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Guod.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ugod.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Doug

The true meaning of ‘Doug’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Doug is a name that infers you are compromising, passive, and more likely to follow than to lead type of person. You prefer to be in the background rather than up front and center. You are sensitive, tactful, diplomatic, and a team player. You can easily understand the emotions and thoughts of other people.

Your heart’s desire is to be of service to the world. You are a generous humanitarian and a perfectionist. People from all walks of life fascinates you. You have a universal appeal. It only takes a few minutes for you to decide what kind of character a person has. You feel bitter if others don’t appreciate your kind deeds.

When people hear the name Doug, they perceive you as someone who is gentle, sensitive and intuitive. Predatory individuals see you as an easy target. You attract the opposite sex with your passion and attentive nature. The exquisite sense of beauty and excellent taste you show makes others admire you. You are patient and understanding when listening to other people’s problems.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: doctor, pharmacist, electronic engineer, teacher, banker, musician, artist, designer, consultant, nurse, book-keeper, secretary.

Lucky colors: All greens, white, and shades of white such as cream

Lucky gem(s): Pearl, jade, cat’s-eye, moonstone

Lucky day(s): Monday

Lucky botanicals: Cabbage, chicory, lettuce, plantain, melon, turnips, cucumber

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Is The Name Doug Popular?

“Doug” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Washington as reported in the 1975 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only seven babies in Washington have the same name as you in 1975. A total of only 125 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1962 with a total of 1,842 babies. That’s a lot of baby Dougs.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Doug” was recorded 22,480 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Dougs to occupy the country of Palau with an estimated population of 18,058.

The name first appeared in the year 1918 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) Doug became a popular boy’s name in the state of Idaho in the year 1963. It ranked #59 with 30 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1963 in the state of Indiana with 107 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Oregon for 7 years from 1958 to 1964 (may not be consecutive).

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Doug” was recorded 370 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Doug, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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