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The two states North Dakota and South Dakota
the Dakota in NYC where John Lennon was murdered

Personal experiences with the name Dakota

I'm a girl and my name is Dakota. The name is unisex, in my opinion, but still very beautiful. I love my name and think it's very unique and kind of uncommon which I don't mind, because it makes me one of a kind. My middle name is Danielle which makes Dakota sound more girly and I love the pairing. Of course I get the "north or south?" joke a lot, but it's light humor. Great name!

My daughter's name is Dakota, and she is the sweetest little thing, could not imagine her with another name.

Nicknames for Dakota

Kota
Koko
Dada

Meanings and history of the name Dakota

Famous real-life people named Dakota

Dakota Fanning, American actress
Dakota Johnson, American model and actress
Dakota Staton, American jazz singer
Dakota Tao Brooks-Woodside (b. 2009), daughter of American actress Golden Brooks and American actor D.B. Woodside

Dakota in song, story & screen

Dakota by A Rocket to the Moon