A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
 











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Origin and Meaning of Dexter

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Dexter

Old English or Latin

Usage of Dexter

English

Meaning of Dexter

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

Famous bearers

A bearer is Dexter Holland (born 1965), the singer and rhythm guitarist for the American punk band The Offspring.

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