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Dougal means "dark" or "black" in Scottish Gaelic.

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Dougal Dixon, Scottish geologist and author
Dougal Haston, Scottish mountaineer
Dougal Robertson, Scottish sailor and author
Dougal Wilson, English director of commercials and music videos
DJ Dougal, British happy hardcore artist

Dougal in song, story & screen: | Edit

Dougal McAngus, character in the British comedy series "Blackadder".
Father Dougal McGuire, hopelessly dense and naive priest and sidekick of Father Ted in the BBC comedy series, "Father Ted".
Dougal, dog in the children's TV series, "The Magic Roundabout".