Dixie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dixie

What is the meaning of the name Dixie ?

The baby name Dixie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DIX-ee (ˈdɪksi).

Dixie is in Origin.

Dixie is an English given name with distinct American roots. It arises from “Dixie,” the poetic nickname for the U.S. South, commonly traced to French dix (“ten”) printed on 19th‑century Louisiana banknotes; the -ie ending functions as an English diminutive. As such, the name is interpreted as “of the South” or, by folk etymology, “tenth.” It is also occasionally a pet form of the surname Dixon/Dix (ultimately from Richard).

Used as a given name since the late 1800s, Dixie saw peak U.S. popularity in the early to mid‑20th century, with sporadic revivals; it has been borne mostly by girls, though it appears unisex in records. Notable bearers include actress Dixie Carter and singer‑influencer Dixie D’Amelio. Variant spellings include Dixey and Dixi; short forms are Dix or Dee. Related names are Dix and Dixon. The name’s strong Southern associations shape its reception and usage patterns.