The baby name Dickson is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "DIK-sun".
Dickson is a name of English origin that means "son of Dick", with Dick being a diminutive of the name Richard. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was originally a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Dick. Over time, it became a given name in its own right and is now used as both a first and last name.
The name Dickson is predominantly used as a masculine name, although it can also be used for females. In terms of pronunciation, it is typically pronounced as "DIK-sun" in English-speaking countries. The name has been used by several notable individuals throughout history, including American politician and businessman Charles Dickson and Scottish footballer Willie Dickson.
The name Dickson is composed of two elements: "Dick", which is a diminutive of the name Richard, and "son", which is a common suffix used in patronymic surnames. Richard is a name of Germanic origin that means "brave ruler" or "powerful leader". The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, including King Richard the Lionheart of England.
Dickson has the following similar or variant Names
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Celebrities with the Name Dickson
Dickson Poon Dickson Poon is an American businessman who founded and is the executive chairman of his Hong Kong listed company, Dickson Concepts. Ltd. He is a prominent figure in the luxury goods retailing sector, owning franchises of big names in the fashion industry like Harvey Nichols and Ralph Lauren. Poon has a pragmatic approach to business, acquiring high-status enterprises and re-engineering them financially to make them profitable. In addition, he is also the co-founder of D & B Films, which produced successful action films like 'Hong Kong 1941' and 'The Return of Pom Pom'. |