Dexter
Dyer of cloth; right-handed
GenderBoyOriginEnglishSay itDEKS-terPopularityRising
Pronounced DEKS-ter
About the name Dexter
Dexter is a sharp, clever-sounding name with roots in the medieval cloth-dyeing trade. It's confident and full of personality.
Sharp-witted and clever, with a bold streak.
Fun fact
Dexter originally denoted someone skilled in dyeing fabric in medieval England.
Nicknames for Dexter
Dex
Variations
DextorDekster
Famous people named Dexter
- Dexter Holland (musician)