Dixie

Updated: October 24, 2023 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Dixie has dropped in popularity as a name for the south, just like it has a baby name. It is hard to believe that in the mid-twentieth century, Dixie was a top 200 name. Despite this decline, Dixie still has a fun and lighthearted feel.

Meaning of the Name Dixie

The baby name Dixie became a standard name in the 1800s after the French word for ten, “dix,” was printed on $10 bills in a specific bank in New Orleans. This town was known for mostly still speaking in the French language in these times. For that reason, Dixie was born out of Louisiana.

The baby name Dixie means “tenth” as “dix” is the French word for “ten.” It could also mean “I have spoken,” as the name comes from New Orleans in the 1800s, where the French language was still primarily spoken.

Nicknames for Dixie

Dixie feels fun, lighthearted, and young. It has a country feel to it too that almost lacks seriousness. If you're looking for a nickname for the Dixie in your life, we've compiled a list of possible options to help get you inspired:

Dix
Pixie
Di Di
Di
Pixie
DeeDee
Ixy

Dixie Name Details

Style: Modern

Gender: Dixie is traditionally considered to be a girls name.

Pronunciation: DIK-see

Syllables: Two

Alternative Spelling for Dixie

Dicksee
Dickseigh
Dicksi
Diksie
Diksee
Dikseigh
Dixei
Dixee

Dixie Name Popularity

The baby name Dixie was a top 1,000 name in 2015 at rank 941. Ever since then, it has not even appeared on the top 1,000 list. The name reached its highest on the top 200 list from 1935 to 1942.