Dexter - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Dexter \dex-

is pronounced DEKS-ter. It is of Latin and Old English origin, and its meaning is "right-handed, fortunate; one who dyes". Originally from Greek "dexi" meaning "worship", which was transferred to "using the right hand", hence "dexi hand". In Old English, an occupational name from "deag estre". Football player Dexter Carter.

Dexter has 3 variant forms: Dex, Dexton and Dexy.

For more information, see also the related name Dyer.

Baby names that sound like Dexter are Daxton and Thaxter.

Dexter is a very common first name for men (#466 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#3025 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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