Douglas
Douglas[edit]
Douglas is a common given name and surname of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic elements dubh meaning "dark" and glas meaning "stream" or "river". The name has been borne by various notable individuals and places throughout history.
Notable People Named Douglas[edit]
- Douglas Adams - An English author best known for his science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
- Douglas MacArthur - An American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army.
- Douglas Fairbanks - An American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer known for his roles in silent films.
- Douglas Engelbart - An American engineer and inventor, best known for his work on the development of the computer mouse.
Places Named Douglas[edit]
- Douglas, Isle of Man - The capital and largest town of the Isle of Man.
- Douglas, Arizona - A city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States.
- Douglas, Massachusetts - A town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States.
- Douglas, South Lanarkshire - A village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Douglas in Fiction[edit]
- Douglas Reynholm - A character from the British sitcom The IT Crowd.
- Douglas Quaid - The protagonist in the science fiction film Total Recall.
Related Pages[edit]
- Clan Douglas - A powerful and influential family in the history of Scotland.
- Douglas Aircraft Company - An American aerospace manufacturer.
- Douglas-fir - A species of evergreen conifer native to western North America.
See Also[edit]
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