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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.

Letters5
Syllables1
OriginEnglish

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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Numerology

3

The Creative

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Famous Namesakes

  • Dodgeball Pearson

    Fictional character in the movie Dodgeball.

Personality Traits

BraveAdventurousUniqueIndependent

Peak Year

#37 in 2010

Total Births

672

First Recorded

1937

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