Name:
Dexter
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Dexter is an occupational name, denoting that the bearer is of a certain occupation, in this case the dyeing of cloth. The name derives from the Old English “dighester”, from the word “deag” which means 'dye'. Dexter is a male only term while the female term was Dyster.
Pronunciation:
DEKS-tər
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Dexter:
Dexter Boney : basketball player
Dexter Bussey : football player
Dexter Darden : actor
Dexter Fletcher : actor
Dexter Holland : singer
Dexter Reid : football player