Douglas
DUG-lus
Boy · Celtic
Meaning: Dark water, dark river
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Clyde
Boy · Celtic · Medium name
- Meaning
- From the River Clyde, cleansing
- Pronunciation
- KLYD
- Origin
- Celtic
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
From Scottish, the River Clyde, from Brythonic 'Clwyd' meaning cleansing.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicNature-inspired
Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, Brythonic
Commonly used in: United States, Scotland
Alternate spellings
ClydeScottish
Same spelling; no common variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Clyde Barrow
1909–1934
American outlaw who with Bonnie Parker led the Barrow Gang during the Great Depression.
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Behind the Name, Scottish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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