Dwight name - Meaning of Dwight

Dwight name - Meaning of Dwight

Gender

Masculine

Lucky Number

8

Usage

English, Greek

Pronounced

DWIET

Dwight Meaning

From an English surname which 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). Dwight is ultimately derived from Dionysus. Dionysus originates in Greek language and means "follower of Zeus". In Greek mythology, Dionysos was the god of grape harvest, winemaking and wine. Apart from being used as a masculine given name, Dwight also functions as a surname.

Dwight Celebrities
Dwight Eisenhower - former US President, Dwight Evans - baseball player, Dwight Gooden - baseball player, Dwight Howard - basketball player, Dwight Lowery - football player, Dwight Smith - football player,