Dwight Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dwight Name at a Glance

Name	Dwight
Meaning	From a surname, derived from Diot, a diminutive of the Latin Dionysius or Dionysia, referring to the god of wine. Famous bearer: American president Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dwight Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dwight means “From a surname, derived from Diot, a diminutive of the Latin Dionysius or Dionysia, referring to the god of wine. Famous bearer: American president Dwight D. Eisenhower”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dwight Name Origin

Our database records Dwight under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dwight a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dwight is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dwight

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