Dwight
German and Dutch
"white or blond"
By Brynn McKeon
Updated Wed Nov 29 2023
Dwight Origin and Meaning
The name Dwight is a boy's name of German origin meaning "white or blond".
This presidential name is in style limbo today - or, some might say, in the the sweet spot of familiar but little-used.
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Famous People Named Dwight
- Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower34th U.S. president
- Dwight David YoakamAmerican singer
- Dwight HowardAmerican NBA basketball player
- Dwight FreeneyAmerican NFL basketball player
- Dwight Conroy FarrellAmerican rapper
- Dwight Lyman Moody (18371899), Christian Evangelist and Publisher, founder of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL
- Dwight Filley DavisSr., American politician and tennis player
- Dwight Devon Boyd GayleEnglish professional footballer
Dwight in Pop Culture
- Dwight Kurt Schrutecharacter on the US show "The Office"
- Dwight Babcockcharacter from book/movie "Auntie Mame"
- Dwight Hendricksoncharacter from TV show "Haven"
- Dwightcharacter on "The Walking Dead"
- Dr Dwight Enyscharacter from TV show "Poldark"