Lela Dixon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lela Dixon — English
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lela Dixon is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lela is a feminine given name of English origin. Lela (footballer) (born 1962), Brazilian football player Lela Alston (born 1942), American politician Lela Autio (1927-2016), American modernist painter and sculptor Lela B. Njatin (born 1963), Slovene writer and visual artist Lela Bliss (1896-1980), American actress Lela Brooks (1908-1990), Canadian speed skater Lela Chichinadze (born 1988), Georgian footballer Lela Cole Kitson (1891-1970), American freelance writer Lela E. Buis, American writer, playwright, poet, and artist Lela E. The surname Dixon: Dixon, as is common in England, or Dickson, is a patronymic surname, originating from Thomas de Keith, upon his the ennoblement in 1307. He was the son of Richard Keith in 1307, son of Hervey de Keith, Earl Marischal of Scotland, and Margaret, daughter of the 3rd Lord of Douglas. "Nisbet in his Heraldry (Edinburgh 1722) says 'The Dicksons are descendants from Richard Keith, said to be a son of the family of Keith, Earls Marischals of Scotland' and in proof thereof carry the chief of Keith Marischal. This Richard was commonly called Dick and the 'son' was styled after him. Lela is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 43K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lela reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lela

English

Lela (footballer) (born 1962), Brazilian football player Lela Alston (born 1942), American politician Lela Autio (1927-2016), American modernist painter and sculptor Lela B. Njatin (born 1963), Slovene writer and visual artist Lela Bliss (1896-1980), American actress Lela Brooks (1908-1990), Canadian speed skater Lela Chichinadze (born 1988), Georgian footballer Lela Cole Kitson (1891-1970), American freelance writer Lela E. Buis, American writer, playwright, poet, and artist Lela E.

Surname: Dixon

English

Dixon, as is common in England, or Dickson, is a patronymic surname, originating from Thomas de Keith, upon his the ennoblement in 1307. He was the son of Richard Keith in 1307, son of Hervey de Keith, Earl Marischal of Scotland, and Margaret, daughter of the 3rd Lord of Douglas. "Nisbet in his Heraldry (Edinburgh 1722) says 'The Dicksons are descendants from Richard Keith, said to be a son of the family of Keith, Earls Marischals of Scotland' and in proof thereof carry the chief of Keith Marischal. This Richard was commonly called Dick and the 'son' was styled after him.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lela is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lela by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lela Dixon

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lela Dixon:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lela?
The first name Lela originates from English. Lela (footballer) (born 1962), Brazilian football player Lela Alston (born 1942), American politician Lela Autio (1927-2016), American modernist painter and sculptor Lela B. Njatin (born 1963), Slovene writer and visual artist Lela Bliss (1896-1980), American actress Lela Brooks (1908-1990), Canadian speed skater Lela Chichinadze (born 1988), Georgian footballer Lela Cole Kitson (1891-1970), American freelance writer Lela E. Buis, American writer, playwright, poet, and artist Lela E.
When was Lela most popular?
The name Lela reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dixon?
The surname Dixon originates from English. Dixon, as is common in England, or Dickson, is a patronymic surname, originating from Thomas de Keith, upon his the ennoblement in 1307. He was the son of Richard Keith in 1307, son of Hervey de Keith, Earl Marischal of Scotland, and Margaret, daughter of the 3rd Lord of Douglas. "Nisbet in his Heraldry (Edinburgh 1722) says 'The Dicksons are descendants from Richard Keith, said to be a son of the family of Keith, Earls Marischals of Scotland' and in proof thereof carry the chief of Keith Marischal. This Richard was commonly called Dick and the 'son' was styled after him.
How common is the surname Dixon?
The surname Dixon is shared by approximately 159K people worldwide.
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