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10 Gaelic Boy Names with Meanings Dark, Starting With D

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

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Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Donovan	Boy	Brown-haired chieftain; Dark
Deven	Unisex	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Little dark one; Lord of gods
Deagan	Boy	One with dark black hair; Grain of corn
Duglas	Boy	Dark Stream; River
Doogie	Boy	Dark water; River; Dark grey; Dark green
Doue	Boy	A dark black colored person; Stream
Dougal	Boy	Dark stranger
Dougie	Boy	Dark river; Green; Grey; Water; Black imposter
Duff	Boy	Dark
Dunn	Boy	Dark complexion; Brown haired; Eider-down

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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