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)

Sibling name ideas

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