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Dexie is a spirited feminine name with modern appeal. It likely developed as a diminutive of Dexter, which comes from Latin meaning 'right-handed' or 'skilled'. Alternatively, it may be a creative spelling variant of Dixie, a name associated with the American South. The name has a cheerful, energetic quality with its bouncy 'ex' sound followed by the feminine 'ie' ending. Dexie remains relatively uncommon as a given name, making it distinctive for those seeking something unique yet accessible. It projects an image of brightness and dexterity, potentially reflecting skillfulness or adroitness. The name's contemporary feel and upbeat sound have given it modest appeal among parents looking for names that are short, spunky, and memorable without being overly elaborate.

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Frankie is a vintage nickname name for girls, with a down-to-earth country feel. It's one of the hottest boyish nicknames for girls, in the forefront of that trend.

Where have all the Freds gone? We haven't seen many since the days of Flintstone and Munster. But it could be time for a comeback--if you think more of the sophistication of Fred Astaire, and of other nice guy names like Jack and Charlie and Sam.

Gus is a homey grandpa nickname name that can work as a short form for any of the above or stand on its own as a cutting-edge replacement for Max and Jake--though it was off the Top 1000 from 1978 until 2016, when it squeaked in at Number 999.

Hugo, the Latin form of Hugh, has more heft and energy than the original -- and of course we love names that end (or begin, for that matter) with an o. This one is especially appealing because it's backed up by lots of solid history and European style.

Ike, once the quirky one-person nickname of President Dwight Eisenhower, has morphed into a cool kid nickname of the early 21st century.

Oscar is one of the most stylish Old Man Names of our era. While it's softened slightly in popularity over the past 20 years, that may be considered a very good thing.

Otis has real appeal for parents attracted to its catchy O initial and combination of strength and spunk. The appealing hero of the British TV show Sex Education has done much to propel Otis into the forefront of cool names.

In Japan the lotus is the Buddhist symbol of purity and perfection. In the US, Ren can also be short for Lauren or Renee, but it could be misspelt as the more popular Wren.

Roxy, also spelled Roxie, is one of those high-stepping showgal names with plenty of moxie, among the many sassy nickname names on the U.K. popularity list--currently Number 398.