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Dexter (Canada)

Dexter gender & usage
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Dexter name origin
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Dexter name meaning
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Gender

Dexter is a given name of English origin, meaning "right handed, skilled". Explore Dexter's popularity trends, related names, and more below.

Origin

English

Meaning

right handed, skilled

Categories

#Literary#Surname

Dexter has been recorded in baby name data for Canada. See the popularity chart and year-by-year rankings below.

Origin

Meaning

Right Handed, Skilled

Categories

#Literary #Surname