Dustin
[ˈdʌstɪn]Meaning
from the English surname Dustin, derived from Old Norse Þorsteinn
Background Story
Dustin is from the English surname Dustin, which was itself derived from the Old Norse given name Þorsteinn, meaning "Thor's stone". The name was popularized by the actor Dustin Hoffman, who was apparently named after the silent movie star Dustin Farnum. Its diminutive form is Dusty.
Variations
Dusty
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