Dwight
Meaning
From an English surname that was derived from the medieval feminine name Diot, a diminutive of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius. In America it was sometimes given in honour of Yale president Timothy Dwight (1752-1817). A famous bearer was the American president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969).
Origin
Germanic
Pronunciation
/ˈdwaɪt/
Traits associated with the name Dwight:
Dogs named Dwight tend to be loving, loyal, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Dwight?
It suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy pop culture references. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the show The Office, which featured a character named Dwight.
Is Dwight a good dog name?
Dwight is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Dwight isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
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Dwight is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Dwight was, in the past month, the 2479th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of September 2024, Dwight is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Dwight was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Dwight's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Dwight is most adored in Virginia, Washington and Tennessee.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Delaware, North Carolina and Arkansas.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dwight.
Dwight is found in these categories:
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It's associated with Dwight Yoakam, a famous American singer-songwriter known for his contributions to the bluegrass genre.
Dog names like Dwight:
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