Dillinger
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Dillinger
The given name 'Dillinger' is a German surname-turned-first-name meaning "son of Dillo," derived from the Old High German personal name "Dillo" (a short form of names beginning with "diet," meaning "people").
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Etymology
The given name 'Dillinger' is a German surname-turned-first-name meaning "son of Dillo," derived from the Old High German personal name "Dillo" (a short form of names beginning with "diet," meaning "people"). It is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and, due to its association with the infamous American bank robber John Dillinger, carries a strong historical connotation of notoriety in the United States, though it is not tied to any specific religion.
Dillinger currently ranks #9,121 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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