Dwight

Dwight is a masculine given name of English origin. The exact etymology is unclear, but it originated as a surname in medieval England and later became a given name in English-speaking countries.

Notable people with the given name include Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States and a former U.S. Army general; Dwight Gooden, a former Major League Baseball pitcher; Dwight Howard, a professional basketball player; Dwight Yoakam, a singer and actor; Dwight Schrute, a fictional character from the television series The Office.

The name Dwight is also found as a surname and appears in various historical and contemporary contexts.

Geographically, there are places named Dwight in North America, including Dwight, Illinois, and Dwight, Ontario.