Is Dexter a fashion name?

[slimeysnails]

Will it be out of date in ten years?

[boodleboot]

yes.....and you will be able to tell the age of the child too.....besides why name a child after a mass murdering psychopath

[AvadventCalendar]

I know a Dexter named after the Press Gang bloke - love it, very cool name as a teenager.

[Skegness]

I loved press gang.

[slimeysnails]

and is it actually a name or id it just made up?

[jomorgan]

I love it! I wudnt say its a fashion name...but it is fashionable but also a nice strong name too!

Not made up either -

The boy's name Dexter \dex-

ter\ is pronounced DEKS-ter. It is of Latin and Old English origin, and its meaning is "right-handed, fortunate; one who dyes". Originally from Greek "dexi" meaning "worship", which was transferred to "using the right hand", hence "dexi hand". In Old English, an occupational name from "deag estre". Football player Dexter Carter.

[YourCallIsImportant]

I love the name Dexter and wanted it for my DS but DH didn't like it.

I particularly love the name of the actor Dexter Fletcher. I think it sounds great.

Go for it, I wish I had

[Helewise]

Yes and yes!

[bellissima]

I know I'm revealing my old age here but wasn't there a Dexter (character) on Dysentry in the 80s (or was it Dallas?) - tanned and with an expression like he was chewing a ferret..

[skihorse]

I know a 36 year old Dexter.

bellisima You're thinking of Dex Dexter from Dynasty who had a long-running affair with Alexis Colby. The phrase "Make love to me Dex" uttered by Alexis on her balcony overlooking the Colorado mountains was probably a turning point in the awakening of my sexuality.

[bellissima]

skihorse !!!! What an incredible thought of a Sunday morning.

[heading4home]

Makes me think of C.K. Dexter Haven in the movie High Society (played by Bing Crosby). One of my favourite movies.

Kind of a shame about the aforementioned murdering psychopath in the TV show which has spoiled the name a bit, for me anyway.

[slimeysnails]

What I mean is it's an occupational surname right? So doesn't that put it in the same pile as Taylor, Mason & Tyler?

[MamaLazarou]

It is a bit fashiony, yes.