Dixie
Fact sheet
- Name
- Dixie
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Dixie has its roots in French. Its meaning can be translated as 'the tenth'.
What does the name Dixie mean?
The name Dixie, which is primarily common in the USA, originally comes from French. Translated, it means 'the tenth' and derives from the Old French word dis, which means 'ten'. Dixie is a diminutive of Dixieland, a colloquial term for the Southern states of the United States. This expression was also used on ten-dollar bills that were once issued in New Orleans. An alternative spelling is Dixee.
Where does the name Dixie come from?
Dixie is a female first name with Old French roots and means 'the tenth'. The etymology goes back to the Old French word dis, which means 'ten'. The name is also used in English.
How do you pronounce Dixie?
Dik-sie
When is the name day of Dixie?
The name day for Dixie is celebrated on February 28.
Popularity
In Germany, Dixie is a rather rare first name that has not yet been recorded in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement in the USA was in 1938 at 167th place. In the last ten years, Dixie has been given as a first name around 2,300 times there, bringing it to 865th place in the corresponding statistics. Since 1930, it has ranked 619th in the USA.
Nicknames & pet names
Dix / Dixdix / Dixel / Dixiechen / Dixieklo / Lildix
Famous people
- Dixie (NPC in Fallout 4)
- Dixie D'amelio (TikTok Star)
- Dixie Kong (character from Donkey Kong)
Frequently asked questions about the name Dixie
What is the origin of the name Dixie?
Dixie has Old French roots and derives from the word 'dis', which means 'ten'.
What does the name Dixie mean?
The name Dixie means 'the tenth' and is also a diminutive for Dixieland, a colloquial expression for the Southern states of the USA.
How popular is the name Dixie?
Dixie is primarily common in the USA, where the name enjoys a certain popularity, especially in the Southern states.