Dodge
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Dodge is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Dodge is an English surname turned given name. It possibly originates as a nickname for someone quick or elusive.”. It currently ranks #4912 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2010.
What Dodge Means
“Dodge is an English surname turned given name. It possibly originates as a nickname for someone quick or elusive.”
The Story of Dodge
This name carries a spirit of quick wit and bold adventure, a name that dodges convention and calls to your son.
Dodge began as an English surname, possibly stemming from a nickname for someone perceived as quick-witted or elusive, from the Middle English 'dodgen' or 'doggen,' meaning to duck or stoop. It transitioned into a given name, carrying the spirit of agility and independence from its Norman French influences through to modern English-speaking lands.
The sound of 'Dodge' is sharp and dynamic, like a sudden, playful turn. You can picture writing it on an invitation to a grand adventure, the letters exuding confidence and a hint of mischief. This name evokes a sense of an irrepressible spirit, a child who will navigate life with cleverness and a brave heart, always ready for the unexpected.
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Famous Namesakes
Dodgeball Pearson
Fictional character in the movie Dodgeball.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#37 in 2010
Total Births
672
First Recorded
1937
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