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BoyPronounced English /ˈdʌŋ.kən/Dutch language family

Duncan

Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Donnchadh, derived from Old Irish donn "brown" and cath "battle".

Quick answer

Duncan is a boy name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈdʌŋ.kən/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationEnglish /ˈdʌŋ.kən/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic name Donnchadh, derived from Old Irish donn "brown" and cath "battle". This was the name of two kings of Scotland, including the one who was featured in Shakespeare's play Macbeth (1606).

Notes and context

Usage: scottish, english