Dexter

Male

What does Dexter mean?

Skillful; clever; adroit.

What's the origin of Dexter?

Anglo

How is Dexter pronounced?

ˈdɛks.tər

What does it say about you to have a cat named Dexter?

It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet an interesting and unique name. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the TV show Dexter, which follows the life of a serial killer.

Is Dexter a good cat name?

Dexter has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. Dexter isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Dexter is found in these categories:

nerdy cat names
nerdy

He's named after a brainy TV scientist, showcasing intellectual prowess.

spooky cat names
spooky

Serial killer from popular TV show shares this moniker.

mischievous cat names
mischievous

Dexter means clever in Latin, perfect for sly, cunning felines.

Popularity

Based on likes, Dexter ranks #241 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Dexter isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dexter was, over the past 30 days, the 2217th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of May 2024, Dexter is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Dexter was viewed 10 times, and liked 0 times.

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