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[Facts] Dolen
Anyone know the meaning of the male name Dolen? Thanks!
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Have found Dolan in a baby book:Dolan (M) Two possible meanings
1. (Irish) Black-haired
2. (Old English) Bend in the stream.
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Hi Lissa,
I found this in the book "Celtic baby names" by Judy Sierra:Names from the Isle of Man:Donal m. (DAWN-uhl) From the Old Irish Name Domnall: 'domun'='world' + 'gal'='ardor, valor'. Several Manx chieftains and saints have borne this name. Nicknames: Dolen, Dolyn (DAW-luhn).Regards, Satu
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