Origin of the name Duke:
Derived from duke (a prince who rules an independent duchy, or a noble man with the ranking just below that of a prince). Alternatively, Duke is used as a short form of Marmaduke (devotee of Maedóc).
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John "The Duke" Wayne, born and raised in Iowa.
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