Find out how popular the first name Dextin has been for the last 12 years (from 2011 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dextin by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Dextin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dextin.

The history of the first name Dextin

The name Dextin is believed to have originated in the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of Europe and the British Isles. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to around the 5th century AD, when it was likely a variation or derivative of the Proto-Celtic word "dextroṽiros," which means "skilled" or "dexterous."

This connection to the idea of skill or dexterity suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were particularly adept at a particular craft or trade. It could also have been used to honor someone's physical prowess or agility.

While there are no known references to the name Dextin in major ancient texts or religious scriptures, it appears to have been in use among various Celtic tribes and communities throughout the early medieval period. Some of the earliest recorded individuals with this name include Dextin ap Gwyn, a Welsh warrior who lived in the 7th century, and Dextin of Lindisfarne, an Irish monk and scholar from the 8th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Dextin seems to have been most prevalent in Ireland and Scotland, where it was often spelled as "Dechtyn" or "Dechtynus." One notable bearer of the name was Dextin MacCulloch, a Scottish chieftain and military leader who fought against the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

In the Renaissance period, the name Dextin gained some popularity in parts of Europe, particularly in France and Germany. One famous individual with this name was Dextin von Hainault, a German knight and diplomat who served in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in the 16th century.

Another prominent figure was Dextin Lameire, a Flemish painter and engraver who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and allegories, were highly regarded during his lifetime and are still admired by art historians today.

Data source

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