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The Name Dexter - Origin and Meaning of Dexter
  



The Name Dexter - Origin and Meaning of Dexter


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Dexter

Old English; Latin

Usage of the Name Dexter

English

Meaning of the Name Dexter

The name Dexter has two meanings:
1. It is derived from an Old English occupational surname meaning "dyer".
2. It can also be derived from the Latin word "dexter" meaning "right" (as opposed to left) or "right-handed".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Dexter Gordon (1923 - 1990), an American jazz saxophonist; Dexter Holland (born 1965), an American musician, singer, and guitarist for the American punk band The Offspring; Dexter Fletcher (born 1966), an English actor; Dexter Blackstock (born 1986), an England footballer.
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