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Dexter

Origin:Old English / Latin

Meaning:Who who dyes / Right-handed; skilled

Dexter as a given name can be traced to an occupation surname meaning "one who dyes" in Old English, referring to someone who dyed fabric or clothing. It is also associated with the Latin word dexter, meaning "right-handed" or "skilled". Its popularity grew consistently until the early 2010s, where it peaked.

Popularity in the UK

Trend in position over time since 2010