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Comments and insights on the name Dakota: | Edit

This is a perpetually youthful name, which is fine when you're under 10... but over that you need a more substantial name to fall back on - like David, Daniel or Donald.

According to the AKC, Dakota is the 16th most common name for male DOGS registered in 2007.

I love this name for a guy!! Too masculine for a girl!

Personal experiences with the name Dakota: | Edit

i prefer the shortened version, Koda.

Nicknames for Dakota: | Edit

Kota
Koti
Cody
Kooti
Dakooter
Dako
Dakooti
Kotex
Koko

Meanings and history of the name Dakota: | Edit

First of all Dakotah does not come from Lakotah, its the other way around. Second of all traditionally Dakotah is only a boys name. Third its spelled DAKOTAH. I am a full blooded Dakotah and I know the history of my Dakotah People.

Get your facts strait above commenter, Dakota and Lakotah are two separate tribes. Stop spreading ignorance, Dakota is a tribe too silly.

Famous real-life people named Dakota: | Edit

Dakota Brinkman, son of actress Melissa Gilbert and Bo Brinkman.
Dakota Meyer, United States Marine Corps veteran who has been awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Dakota in song, story & screen: | Edit

The Dakota, is a Historical Landmark in New York City. It's best known for it's many celebrity residents and for being the location of John Lennon's assassination.
"Dakota" is a song by the Welsh band Stereophonics.
The Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck from Dodge.