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Dax

Boy name · 53 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Dax: 53 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2023.

An energetic, modern given name with a distinctly futuristic feel, Dax originates as a French surname from a town in the Landes region of southwestern France, though its adoption as a first name is largely a 20th-century phenomenon. Most famously, it is the surname of the brilliant actor Charles Dax, star of the classic BBC medical drama *Doctor Finlay*, and has been adopted by American actor Dax Shepard. The name also carries a beloved Scottish connection through the comic strip *Dax* by legendary *The Beano* artist Dudley D. Watkins, featuring a mischievous caveman living in modern times. While originally a place name, its clipped, punchy sound fits well with other modern Scottish favourites like Lex and Rex. A notable variant includes Daxton, which has also gained some popularity as a given name.