Dwight

Dwight Meaning & Origin

About Dwight
The name Dwight is of English origin and has Old Norse roots. It is derived from the Old Norse name Dagr, meaning "day" or "sunshine." The name Dwight carries connotations of brightness, light, and warmth, symbolizing positivity and optimism. It is often associated with individuals who possess a sunny disposition and radiate a sense of cheerfulness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dwight are male.

Dwight Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -18.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TT
🗽 NYSIIS
DAG
🔊 Soundex
D0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D W AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/dwaɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dwight in Braille

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

The name Dwight in braille

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

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

The name Dwight in sign language

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