Dink

Dink Origin and Meaning

The name Dink is a boy's name.

Dink is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have originated as a nickname for names like Dominic or as a short form of Dinkins. In some contexts, it has been used as a term of endearment for the youngest or smallest child in a family, derived from the notion of something small or 'dinky.' The name has occasional usage in Southern United States communities and has historical presence as a nickname or informal name rather than a formal given name. Dink has a short, punchy quality that gives it a casual, friendly character. While not widely used, its simplicity and distinctive sound offer a unique option for parents seeking an unconventional, brief name with a somewhat playful quality.

Dink Rank in US Top 1000

# 986 in the US

Famous People Named Dink

• Austin "Dink" Carroll Canadian sports journalist
• Ollie "Dink" Johnson American pianist
• Carroll Ray "Dink" Mothell American baseball player
• Frank Aloysius "Dink" O'Brien American baseball player
• Robert Lyman "Dink " Templeton American track athlete
• Francis "Dink" Trout American actor
• David "Dink" Widenhouse American NASCAR driver

The name Dink in Pop Culture

• Dink Meeker character in the Ender's Game series
• "Dink" Dunkin child detective in the A to Z Mysteries novel series
• Dink Stover character in stories and novels by Owen Johnson
• Dink character in the 1931 film "The Champ" and 1953 film "The Clown"
• Dink Jenkins character in the 2000 film My Dog Skip
• "Dink the Little Dinosaur," 1980s animated series
• Dink character on TV's Private Practice
• Dink character in the animated TV series Cubeez
• "Dink Smallwood " a role,playing video game and its main character
• Dink female character in the James Bond film Goldfinger
• Bud Dink character on animated series Doug
• Dinks munchkin,like characters in 1987 movie "Spaceballs"