Dimples as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dimples

What is the meaning of the name Dimples ?

The baby name Dimples is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DIM-pulz (IPA: /ˈdɪmpəlz/).

Dimples is English in Origin.

From the English word for the cheek indentation revealed by a smile, Dimples carries a bright, affectionate image. The noun traces to Middle English dimple, ultimately from Old English dympel, "small hollow," with Germanic roots. As a given name, the plural form adds a playful, endearing tone and is generally used for girls, though it can be unisex.

Usage arises from pet-name traditions: Dimples appears on scattered birth records from the late 19th century onward, and has been kept visible by pop culture nicknames and screen names, especially in English-speaking countries and the Philippines. The closely related singular Dimple is the more established personal name in South Asia and its diaspora. Related spellings include Dimpal; creative variants for the plural include Dymples or Dymple, and diminutives such as Dimps or Dimpie also occur. The meaning centers on charm, warmth, and a smile that lights up the face.

⚙ Dimples is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 1 recorded use of it, from 1 country.