Question 1

What are nicknames for Dexter?

Accepted Answer

Dex is a nickname for Dexter. Dex keeps the opening of Dexter in a shorter written form.

Question 2

What does the name Dexter mean?

Accepted Answer

Dexter is a name of English origin: occupational surname, 'one who dyes' in Old English; coincides with Latin dexter, 'right-handed, skilled'. See the full Dexter page for its popularity history.