Dwight

Dwight is a given name that originated from an English surname, which was derived from the medieval feminine name Diot, a diminutive of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysios (meaning follower of Dionysos). The name Dwight can also be traced back to the Old English name Deorwine, which means "dear friend".

Notable people with the name Dwight include Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, and Dwight Howard, a professional basketball player. The name is also popular in fiction, with characters such as Dwight Schrute from the television series The Office bearing the name.

Etymology

The name Dwight is of English origin and means "white or blond". It is derived from the Old English name Deorwine, which is composed of the elements deor, meaning "dear", and wine, meaning "friend". The name was originally a surname before becoming a given name.

Notable people

• Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969), 34th President of the United States
• Dwight Howard (born 1985), American professional basketball player
• Dwight Yoakam (born 1956), American singer-songwriter and actor

Fictional characters

• Dwight Schrute, a character from the television series The Office
• Dwight Fairfield, a character from the video game Dead by Daylight

See also

• List of people with given name Dwight
• Dwight (disambiguation)

Dwight Resources
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