Dustin (name)

Dustin
Gender Mainly Male
Language(s) English
Origin
Word/name Old Norse
Meaning Thor's stone
Other names
Related names Thorstein, Thorsten, Thurstan, Thurston, Torstein, Torsten

Dustin is a surname and mainly masculine given name.

Etymology

Dustin originates from an English surname, which is derived from a Norman personal name, which is probably derived from the Old Norse Þorsteinn (Torsten). This Old Norse name is composed of elements meaning "Thor" and "stone". In ancient Germanic languages, 'Dustin" also means "brave fighter" or "valiant fighter".[1] [2]

Females

Males with the given name Dustin

Fictional characters

People with the surname Dustin

See also

References

  1. "Popular German Names For Boys. Dagobert. Dalbert. Derek. Dieter. Dustin. Dutch". Retrieved July 13, 2014.
  2. Dustin at BehindtheName. Retrieved 25 January 2012.
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