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Dexter Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "dexter" is "skilled or right-handed", and is used often for "primarily used as a masculine name".

Name
dexter
Meaning
skilled or right-handed
Pronunciation
deks-tər
Used for
primarily used as a masculine name
Syllables
2

Dexter Name Details

The name Dexter is derived from the Latin word 'dexter', which means 'skillful' or 'right-handed'. It was originally used as a surname to describe someone who was dexterous or skillful with their hands. In the United States, the name became popular as a given name in the 19th century. Dexter is also known for being the name of a popular American television series which further increased its popularity.

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