Dexter

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Skilled, Right-handed, Dexterous
Pronunciation
DEHK-stər
DEK-ster
Popularity
The name Dexter is currently ranked as the 336th most popular baby name in the United States (2020).

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Cartoon of Dexter

Dexter Name meanings & History

Skilled, Right-handed, Dexterous. From an occupational surname meaning "one who dyes" in Old English. It also coincides with the Latin word dexter meaning "right-handed, skilled". The name Dexter is commonly used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Dexter: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dexter:

D: Demanding,Dutiful,Daddy,Determined,Doting,Domestic

E: Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive,Environment,Enliven,Entertain

X: Extreme,Exaggeration,Excitement,Extensive,Extravagant,Exhaustive,X marks' the spot

T: Truth,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Tireless,Tacky,Touchy,Testy

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

Dexter is:

  • a Class name
  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Modern name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Dexter include American actor and film director, Dexter Fletcher, and American composer and producer, Dexter Wansel.

2.) Dexter (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) skillful; right-handed

Other Forms: Decster, Dex, Dext, Dextah, Dextar, Dextor


3.) Dexter (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) spunky; dexterous

Other Forms: Dex, Dexee, Dexey, Dexie, Dext, Dextar, Dextur, Dexy


4.) Dexter (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) dexterous, adroit. (English) fabric dyer.

Other Forms: Daxter, Decca, Deck, Decka, Dekka, Dex, Dextar, Dextor, Dextrel, Dextron, Dextur


5.) Dexter (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Right-handed; prosperous

Other Forms: Deckster


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