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Douglas Grinnan

Photograph of Douglas Grinnan Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Douglas
Surname
Grinnan
Occupation
scientific aide

The Name Douglas

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Meaning
Dark river or dark stream.
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The Grinnan Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Possibly a dweller by a green enclosure or a variant of a personal name.
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Source

Library of Congress

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