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Doon

Doon is a beautiful baby name that is gender-neutral. The name is of Scottish origin. The meaning of Doon is 'brown' or 'dark.' The Irish meaning of the name Doon is 'one who is from Doon are great people.' Doon is generally used as a boy's name in Ireland. Most people with the last name Doon identify as Christians. The surname Doon originated in Agnus. It is a section of the Tayside area of northeastern Scotland and the current Council Area of Angus. The place is historically known as Forfar or Forfarshire. Some antiquarians believe this location got its name from the Dun family, its original owners. Notable among the family was Sir Patrick Dun. He was an Irish physician who was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. Diane Arbur is a famous photographer who named her daughter Doon. She named her in honor of the sand dunes she walked on while pregnant. 

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

brown or dark

Origin

Spelling variation of word name Dune or Scottish surname

Numerology

D is for dandy, a description of you!

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Doon lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Doon

  • Doon Arbus daughter of photographer Diane Arbus and actor Allan Arbus, and a writer and journalist
  • Doon Countess Granville (1931,2004), member of the Guinness brewing family
  • Doon Mackichan (1962 ), British comedienne/actress
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