Dimples
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dimples
The given name 'Dimples' is derived from the English word for small indentations on the cheeks or chin, originating from Middle English *dimpel* (a small hollow), and is used as a modern, affectionate nickname-turned-first name.
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Etymology
The given name 'Dimples' is derived from the English word for small indentations on the cheeks or chin, originating from Middle English *dimpel* (a small hollow), and is used as a modern, affectionate nickname-turned-first name. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious or historical significance, though it gained some popularity as a character name in 20th-century media.
Dimples currently ranks #4,349 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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