Dexter

Dexter Meaning & Origin

About Dexter
The name Dexter is of Latin origin and means "right-handed" or "skilled." It is derived from the Latin word "dexter," which refers to the right side or hand. In a broader sense, the name Dexter is often associated with qualities such as skillfulness, dexterity, and competence.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dexter are male.

Dexter Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -30.98% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TKSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ›kstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TKSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dexter in Braille

Here's how to represent Dexter in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dexter in braille

How to Spell the Name Dexter in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dexter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dexter in sign language

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