Dixon

The first use of the name Dixon was by the Pictish tribe, back in the Middle Ages. In Old English, the meaning of Dixon translates to 'son of Dick'. There are also traces of the name in south-western Scotland, where it was given to families who held seats in the councils. The first recorded use of Dixon as a nickname for Richard was by Richard Keith - better known as Dixon - who belonged to the lineage of the Great Marischal of Scotland. There have been a few famous figures with the name Dixon, including Alisha Dixon. She is an English rapper, dancer and songwriter who became famous as a member of the R&B band, MisTeeq. She is known for her platinum-certified album 'The Alisha Show', which featured the hit singles 'The Boy Does Nothing' and 'Breathe Slow'. Since 2012, she has also been a judge on the famous reality competition show, 'Britain's Got Talent'.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

son of Dick

Origin

Scottish

Numerology

D is for dazzle, the sparkle of you.

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

X is for x, the mysterious side of you!

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

Lucky

Dixon lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Dixon

• Malia Ann Obama daughter of former U.S. president Barack Obama
• Malia Jones American model and surfer
• Malia Hosaka American pro wrestler
• Dixon Hall Lewis U.S. Representative and Senator from Alabama

Dixon in Pop Culture

• Dixon Wilson a main character on TV's "90210"
• Dixon Lamb a main character on TV's "Vegas"
• Dixon Hill fictional detective in an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation"