Dark-haired stranger; Anglicized form of the Gaelic Dubhghall and Dughall, names meaning "dark-haired stranger." Variations: Dugald, Dugal. Pet Names: Dougie.
Brown warrior; an anglicized form of the Gaelic Donnchadh (brown warrior). The name was borne by a 7th-century saint who was abbot of the monastery on the isle of lona. Pet names: Dunky.
Wealthy protection; derived from the Old English Eadmund (wealthy protection), a name composed of the elements ead (prosperity, riches, fortune) and mund (hand, protection). Short names: Ed. Pet names: Eddie, Eddy.
Guardian of the riches; derived from the Old English Eadweard, a compound name composed of the elements ead (riches, prosperity, fortune) and weard (guardian, protector). Short Names: Ed, Ned, Ted. Pet names: Eddie, Eddy.