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Dodger First Name Meaning

Dodger is an English gender-neutral name that means "Avoids" or "Runner." The name is associated with a sense of agility and evasiveness. In sports, the name is famously linked to the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball teams, as well as various minor league affiliates and other sports teams such as basketball and American football teams. Additionally, Dodger is the name of several fictional characters, including the Artful Dodger from Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," and a dog in the Disney film "Oliver & Company." The name has also been adopted as a personal nickname and is associated with a United States Navy patrol boat and a sailboat part. Overall, Dodger is a versatile name with a strong association with athleticism and agility.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Dodger first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Dodger first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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