Dunbar - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Dunbar \d(u)-

is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "castle headland".

Similar baby names are Danar and Finbar.

Dunbar is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1136 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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