◊◊◊ Dexter: My favorite boys name

Dexter, Dexter, Dexter.

Pronunciation: (DEKS ter)

Meaning:¹ Dyer of cloth, Clothing Dyer {English}; Right-handed,

Skilled, Auspicious {Latin}

Popularity: 2009: #545

Associations: 'Dexter's Laboratory' is the name of an animated children's television show - the lead character is boy genius Dexter. 'Dexter' is also the name of a TV series based on books by Jeff Lindsay, in which the lead character, Dexter Morgan, is a serial killer who works for the Miami police. Chosen by musical couple Diana Krall and Elvis Costello for one of their twin boys, and by singer Charlotte Church.

Nicknames:² Dex , Dexy

Variations: Dextor, Dextah, Decster, Dextar


Combinations:³
Dexter Benjamin
Dexter Zachary
Dexter Anthony

References:
♦ http://babynamer.com/dexter
♦ http://www.behindthename.com/name/dexter
♦ http://nameberry.com/babyname/dexter
♦ http://www.parenting.com/baby-names/boys/Dexter
♦ http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Dexter.html

Notes:
¹If a name has different meanings of different sites I will list them all.
²I will put down any nickname that I think is feasable since nicknames vary so much. It would be nearly impossible to list every possible nickname. Feel free to suggest more in the comments.
³These, of course, are my opinion only. If you suggest more combinations I will add them.