Baxter is an Anglo-Saxon and Scottish name, originally from the English

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meaning ''

baker A baker is a tradesperson who bakes and sometimes sells breads and other products made of flour by using an oven or other concentrated heat source. The place where a baker works is called a bakery. History Ancient history Since grains ...

'', from the early

Middle English Middle English (abbreviated to ME) is a form of the English language that was spoken after the Norman conquest of 1066, until the late 15th century. The English language underwent distinct variations and developments following the Old English ...

''bakstere'' and the Old English ''bæcere.'' The form ''Bakster'' was originally feminine, with ''

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'' as the masculine equivalent, but over time both names came to apply to both men and women. Ancient variations in the spelling of the surname include Bakster, Baxstar, Baxstair, Baxstare and Baxster.Surname: Baxter
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People with the surname

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Al Baxter Alastair Baxter (born 21 January 1977) is an Australian former rugby union footballer. He played his entire professional career with the Waratahs in Super Rugby. He played in the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups, including the 2003 Final loss to ...

, Australian rugby union player *

Alain Baxter Alain Baxter (born 26 December 1973) is a Scottish former alpine skier Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on skis with fixed-heel bindings, unlike other types of skiing ( cross-country, Te ...

, Scottish skier *

Alan Baxter (disambiguation) Alan Baxter may refer to: * Alan Baxter (actor) (1908–1976), American film actor * Alan Baxter (author) (born 1970), British-Australian author * Alan Baxter (politician) Alan Cheyne Baxter (19 August 1911 – 14 July 1976) was a New Zealand ...

, the name of several people * Alexander Baxter, Scottish-Australian politician *

Alexander G. Baxter Alexander Gillespie Baxter (November 6, 1859 – August 30, 1934) was an American businessman and politician from New York. Life He was born on November 6, 1859, in Bloomingburg, Sullivan County, New York, the son of James Brean Baxter (1837–19 ...

(1859–1934), New York state senator *

Alfred Baxter (disambiguation) Alfred Baxter may refer to: *Alfred Baxter (weightlifter) Alfred Baxter (5 June 1898 – 8 January 1983) was a British weightlifter. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer Olympics ( nl, Olympische Zomerspelen 1928 ...

, the name of several people *

Amy Lynn Baxter Amy Lynn Baxter (born September 6, 1967), known professionally as Amy Lynn, is an American actress, model, and exotic dancer. Her career catapulted in the 1990s after multiple appearances with Howard Stern. She was '' Penthouse'' magazine's Pet ...

, American model and actress *

Anne Baxter Anne Baxter (May 7, 1923 – December 12, 1985) was an American actress, star of Hollywood films, Broadway productions, and television series. She won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, and was nominated for an Emmy. A granddaughter of Fr ...

, American actress * Annie Baxter, American radio reporter *

Annie White Baxter Annie White Baxter (March 2, 1864 – June 28, 1944) was a Missouri politician. At her election as county clerk of Jasper County, Missouri, in 1890, she became the first elected female office-holder in the state, as well as the first female count ...

(1864–1944), Missouri politician *

Archibald Baxter Archibald McColl Learmond Baxter (13 December 1881 – 10 August 1970) was a New Zealand socialist, pacifist and conscientious objector. Early life Baxter was born at Saddle Hill, Otago, on 13 December 1881, to John Baxter and Mary McColl. Hi ...

, New Zealand pacifist *

Archie E. Baxter Archibald Easton Baxter (December 16, 1844 – October 6, 1925) was a Scottish-American lawyer and politician from New York. Life Baxter was born on December 16, 1844, in Port Glasgow, Scotland. In 1850, his father Duncan brought the family to A ...

(1844–1925), Scottish-American lawyer and politician *

Arlene Baxter Arlene may refer to: * Arleen, a feminine name, also spelled Arlene * "Arlene" (song), the 1985 debut single by American country music artist Marty Stuart * Arlene, a Beanie Baby cat produced by Ty, Inc. * Hurricane Arlene, the name of several ...

, American model *

Ashleigh Baxter Ashleigh Orchard (formerly Baxter) (born 21 December 1991) is an Irish female rugby union player and coach. She has made 87 appearances for Ireland Sevens in the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series, and represented Ireland at the Women's Rugby W ...

(born 1991), Irish rugby union player

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Batsell Baxter Batsell Baxter (November 17, 1886 – March 4, 1956) was one of the most important leaders and educators in the Churches of Christ in the first half of the 20th century. Biography He received his early education from David Lipscomb and James ...

, American religious leader and educator *

Biddy Baxter Joan Maureen "Biddy" Baxter, MBE (born 25 May 1933) is a British television producer, best known for editing the long-running BBC TV children's magazine show ''Blue Peter'' from 1965 to 1988. As editor of the programme, Baxter devised much of t ...

, British TV producer *

Bill Baxter (disambiguation) Bill Baxter may refer to: * Bill Baxter (Victorian politician) (born 1946), Australian politician * Bill Baxter (Queensland politician) (1907–1978), member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly * Bill Baxter (band) (founded 1982), French band * ...

, the name of several people *

Billy Baxter (disambiguation) Billy Baxter may refer to: * Billy Baxter (motorcyclist) (born 1963), British motorcyclist who set the blind solo world land speed record on a motorbike * Billy Baxter (footballer) (1939–2009), Scottish footballer * Billy Baxter (poker player) ( ...

, the name of several people *

Blake Baxter Blake Baxter (born 1963) is an American techno musician, associated with the first wave of Detroit techno. AllMusic called him "perhaps the most underrated figure" of the early Detroit techno scene.John Bush, Blake Baxterat AllMusic Baxter was bo ...

, American electronic musician *

Brad Baxter Herman Brad Baxter (born May 5, 1967) is a former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League from 1989 to 1995. Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the eleventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft, Baxter faile ...

, American football player *

Bucky Baxter William "Bucky" Baxter (1955May 25, 2020) was an American guitarist. He is best known as a member of Steve Earle and The Dukes and as a member of Bob Dylan's backing band in the mid-90s during the Never Ending Tour. He released his only solo ...

(1955–2020), American guitarist

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Charles Baxter (disambiguation) Charles Baxter may refer to: * Charles Baxter (actor) (died 1998), American actor in ''Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing'' *Charles Baxter (author) (born 1947), American author * Charles Baxter (painter) (1809–1879), English painter * Charle ...

, the name of several people *

Colin Baxter Colin Baxter (born July 31, 1987) is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers in 2011. He played college football for the University of Arizona. He has al ...

(born 1987), American football player *

Colin Baxter (curler) Colin Baxter is a Scottish Scottish usually refers to something of, from, or related to Scotland, including: *Scottish Gaelic, a Celtic Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family native to Scotland *Scottish English *Scottish nat ...

, Scottish curler

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Darren Baxter (disambiguation) Darren Baxter may refer to: *Darren Baxter (Australian footballer) Darren Baxter (born 19 March 1965) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL). The son of former Fo ...

, the name of several people * David Baxter (disambiguation), the name of several people *

Delos W. Baxter Delos Wirick Baxter (July 29, 1857 – September 28, 1918) was an American lawyer and politician. Baxter was born in Rochelle, Illinois and went to the Rochelle public schools. In 1881, Baxter graduated from the Iowa State University law scho ...

(1857–1918), American politician and lawyer *

Dorian Baxter Dorian Baxter (born 3 April 1950) is a Canadian religious minister and musician and a perennial candidate for political office in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. He was consecrated as an bishop in the Federation of Independent Anglican Churches in 2 ...

, Canadian Anglican priest

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Edward Felix Baxter Second Lieutenant Edward Felix Baxter VC (18 September 1885 – 18 April 1916) was a British Army soldier and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that c ...

, British soldier *

Elisha Baxter Elisha Baxter (September 1, 1827May 31, 1899) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 10th governor of Arkansas from 1873 to 1874. Early life and career Baxter was born in Forest City, North Carolina. He sought and obtained a ...

, American jurist and politician *

Esther Baxter Esther Baxter (born September 24, 1984) is an American model and actress. Biography Baxter rose to prominence after being featured in the music video for Petey Pablo's single "Freek-a-Leek" in 2004. Since then, she has appeared in several music ...

, American model *

Evan Buchanan Baxter Evan Buchanan Baxter, M.D., (1844–14 January 1885) was a Russian-born Scottish physician, who lived and worked for most of his life in London. Early life Baxter was born in 1844 at St. Petersburg, where his father, James Baxter, had resided for ...

(1844–1885), Russian-born Scottish physician *

E. V. Baxter Evelyn Vida Baxter LLD FRSE FLS FZS MBE (29 March 1879 - 1 October 1959) was a Scottish naturalist and ornithologist, and the first woman to receive Union Medal of the British Ornithological Union. Life Baxter was born on 29 March 1879 to J ...

(1879–1959), Scottish ornithologist

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* Frank Baxter (disambiguation), the name of several people *

Fred Baxter Frederick Denard Baxter (born June 14, 1971) is an American former college and professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons. He played for the NFL's New York Jets, Chicago Bears and ...

, American football player * Frederick William Baxter (1858–1937), Australian amusements

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* Gary Baxter, football player * George Baxter (disambiguation), the name of several people * Glen Baxter (disambiguation), the name of several people *

Gordon Baxter Gordon Baxter (December 25, 1923 – June 11, 2005), nicknamed Bax, was a well-known Texas radio personality, an author of books and a columnist for newspapers and magazines. He was a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas, having grown up in Port ...

, American aviator *

Gregg Baxter Gregg Baxter is a sound editor who was nominated at the 66th Academy Awards. He was nominated for the film '' Cliffhanger'', he shared the nomination with Wylie Stateman. This was in Best Sound Editing. Selected filmography *'' Little Boy'' ( ...

, sound editor * Gregory Baxter, Canadian ski jumper

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Henry Baxter Henry Baxter (September 8, 1821 – December 30, 1873) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. At the Battle of Gettysburg, his brigade resisted a Confederate assault from parts of Maj. Gen. Robert E. Rodes's division, ...

, American general

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* Iain Baxter& (born 1936), Canadian conceptual artist *

Iain Baxter (curler) Iain Baxter (4 December 1948 – 29 July 2015) was a Scottish curler. He was a and a two-time Scottish men's champion (1971, 1978). He was also 1978 Scottish Mixed Curling champion and two-time Scottish senior men's champion (2002, 2003) ...

(1948–2015), Scottish curler *

Irvin Baxter Jr. Irvin Lee Baxter Jr. (July 8, 1945 – November 3, 2020) was an American Oneness Pentecostal minister, televangelist, author, and biblical scholar. He hosted the internationally syndicated biblical prophecy television program, ''End of The Age' ...

, American Christian apologist *

Irving Baxter Irving Knott Baxter (March 25, 1876 in Utica, New York – June 13, 1957 in Utica, New York) was an American athlete, who won the gold medal in both the men's high jump and the pole vault at the 1900 Summer Olympics, in Paris, Fran ...

, American athlete

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J. Clifford Baxter John Clifford "Cliff" Baxter (September 27, 1958 January 25, 2002) was an Enron, Enron Corporation executive who resigned in May 2001 before committing suicide the following year. Prior to his death he had agreed to testify before Congress in the ...

, Enron executive *

J.R. Baxter Jesse Randall Baxter, Jr. (December 8, 1887 – January 29, 1960), known professionally as J.R. Baxter and sometimes referred to as "Pap", was an American Southern Gospel composer and publisher. Biography He was born on December 8, 1887, in Leban ...

(1887–1960), American gospel musician *

J. Sidlow Baxter James Sidlow Baxter (born in Australia, 1903; died 1999) was a pastor and theologian, and later served as an evangelist. He authored as many as thirty books

, Australian theologian *

Jacob Baxter Jacob Baxter (June 6, 1832 – July 23, 1912) was speaker of the Legislature of Ontario in 1887-1890 and served as Liberal MLA for Haldimand from 1867 to 1898. He was born in Bertie Township in Welland County, Upper Canada in 1832, the son ...

, Canadian politician *

James Baxter (disambiguation) James, Jim, or Jimmy Baxter may refer to: Arts and entertainment * James K. Baxter (1926–1972), New Zealand poet * Jimmy Baxter (Amateur Crook), Jimmy Baxter (''Amateur Crook''), fictional character in 1937 film ''Amateur Crook'' * James Baxter ( ...

, several people named James, Jim or Jimmy *

Jane Baxter Jane Baxter (9 September 1909 – 13 September 1996) was a British actress. Her stage career spanned half a century, and she appeared in a number of films and in television. Early life Baxter was born as Feodora Kathleen Alice Forde in Bremen ...

, German-born British actress *

Jayne Baxter Jayne Baxter (born 5 November 1955) is a Scottish Labour Party politician. She was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Mid Scotland and Fife region from 2012 to 2016. She succeeded John Park when he resigned his list seat to tak ...

, Scottish politician *

Jean Rae Baxter Jean Rae Baxter is a Canadian author. Biography Baxter grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. After spending her childhood in Hamilton, she attended the University of Toronto. After completing her master's degree in English, Baxter moved to Kingston, ...

, Canadian author *

Jeff Baxter Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter (born December 13, 1948) is an American guitarist, known for his stints in the rock bands Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers during the 1970s and Spirit in the 1980s. More recently, he has worked as a defense co ...

, American guitarist and government consultant *

John Baxter (disambiguation) John Baxter may refer to: Arts and entertainment * John Baxter (architect) (died 1798), Scottish architect * John Baxter (publisher) (1781–1858), English printer and publisher * John Baxter (director) (1896–1975), British filmmaker, 1930s– ...

, the name of several people *

Jose Baxter Jose Baxter (born 7 February 1992) is an English former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Born in Bootle, Baxter began his career with his home town club of Everton, where in 2008 he became the Premier League's t ...

, English footballer, currently playing for Sheffield United

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Kay Baxter Kay Baxter (October 3, 1945 – May 16, 1988) was a pioneer female bodybuilder. Baxter competed in women's bodybuilding from 1979 to 1986, competing in four IFBB Ms. Olympia competitions between 1982 and 1985. She was inspirational for man ...

, American bodybuilder *

Ken Baxter (disambiguation) Ken Baxter may refer to: * Ken Baxter (footballer) (1917–1959), Australian rules footballer * Ken Baxter (businessman) (born 1949), American real estate investor * Ken Baxter (rugby league) (1927–1987), English rugby league player * Ken Baxter ( ...

, the name of several people

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Laurence Baxter Laurence Alan Baxter (28 February 1954, in London – 8 November 1996, in Long Island) was professor of statistics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Early life Baxter was born at the Bearstead Jewish Maternity Hospital, Stoke ...

, British statistician *

Les Baxter Leslie Thompson "Les" Baxter (March 14, 1922 – January 15, 1996) was a best-selling American musician and composer. After working as an arranger and composer for swing bands, he developed his own style of easy listening music, known as exotica ...

, American pianist *

Lois Baxter Lois Ann Baxter (born 26 April 1947) is a British actress, known for playing Marie Stanton in ''Coronation Street'' from 1976 to 1977, and Lady Caroline in the period drama ''When the Boat Comes In''. Baxter was born in Bridgwater, Somerset, t ...

, British actress *

Lonny Baxter Lonny () is a commune in the Ardennes department in northern France. Population See also *Communes of the Ardennes department The following is a list of the 449 communes of the Ardennes department of France. The communes cooperate ...

, American basketball player * Luther Loren Baxter (1832–1915), American politician, lawyer, and judge *

Lydia Baxter Lydia Baxter (, Odell; September 2, 1809 – January 23, 1874) was an American poet and hymnwriter. She is chiefly remembered as the author of "The Gate Ajar for Me" and other Sunday school hymns, which became widely known and very popular. This ...

(1809–1874), American poet *

Lynsey Baxter Lynsey Baxter is an English actress. She was born in London on May 7, 1959. She began as a child actress in 1974, and later trained at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). She has worked in theatre, television, film, radio and voiceover. Ba ...

, British actress

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Marion Babcock Baxter Marion Babcock Baxter (April 12, 1850 – November 18, 1910) was an American lecturer and author. At twenty years of age, she delivered her first public address at Jonesville, Michigan. It attracted wide and favorable attention, and fixed her vo ...

(1850–1910), American lecturer, author, financial agent *

Marvin R. Baxter Marvin Ray Baxter (born January 9, 1940) is a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California who served from January 1991 to January 5, 2015. Background Baxter was born in Fowler, California, and was raised on his family's farm. H ...

, American judge *

Mary Ann Baxter Mary Ann Baxter (1801 – 19 December 1884) was a noted philanthropist in the Scottish city of Dundee. Family Mary Ann Baxter was the daughter of William Baxter, founder of the Baxter Brothers And Co. Ltd. textile business. She outlived all of ...

(1801–1884), Scottish philanthropist *

Matthew Baxter Bryan & Baxter was a paranormal claims investigation team composed of Bryan Bonner and Matthew Baxter. Their investigations included claims of ghosts, poltergeists, psychics, UFOs, conspiracy theories, and urban legends. They specialized i ...

, paranormal investigator, skeptic *

Meredith Baxter Meredith Ann Baxter (born June 21, 1947) is an American actress and producer. She is known for her roles on the CBS sitcom '' Bridget Loves Bernie'' (1972–73), ABC drama series ''Family'' (1976–80) and the NBC sitcom ''Family Ties'' (1982 ...

(born 1947), American actress

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* Nathan D. Baxter, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania * Nick Baxter (disambiguation), the name of several people * Noel Baxter (born 1981), Scottish skier

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Paul Baxter Paul Gordon Baxter (born October 28, 1955) is a Canadian former ice hockey defenceman who played in the World Hockey Association from 1974 to 1979, the National Hockey League from 1979 to 1987. He featured in the 1986 Stanley Cup Finals with the ...

, Canadian ice hockey player and assistant coach *

Percival P. Baxter Percival Proctor Baxter (November 22, 1876 – June 12, 1969) was an American politician and philanthropist from Maine. The son of canning magnate and Portland, Maine mayor James Phinney Baxter, he served as the 53rd Governor of the U.S. state ...

, governor of the U.S. state of Maine *

Peter Baxter (disambiguation) Peter Baxter may refer to: *Peter Baxter (radio producer) Peter Baxter (born Derby 1947) is a former producer for BBC radio, best known as the producer of the programme of live cricket commentary, '' Test Match Special''. Career Baxter joined the ...

, the name of several people

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Raven Baxter Raven Baxter (also known as Raven the Science Maven) is an American science communicator, molecular biologist, and STEM educator. She is recognized in Fortune magazine's " 40 Under 40 in Health" list for 2021, and Forbes 30 Under 30 for 2022. ...

, American science communicator *

Raymond Baxter Raymond Frederic Baxter OBE (25 January 1922 – 15 September 2006) was an English television presenter, commentator and writer. He is best known for being the first presenter of the BBC Television science programme ''Tomorrow's World'', cont ...

, British television personality * Richard Baxter (disambiguation), the name of several people *

Rick Baxter Rick Baxter (born July 18, 1979) is an American businessman and politician from Michigan. He currently is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Baxter Machine & Tool Co., Inc. in Jackson, Michigan. Baxter's previous positions have been the chair ...

, American politician * Rob Baxter, British rugby player *

Robert Dudley Baxter Robert Dudley Baxter (3 February 1827, Doncaster – 1875, Frognal) was an English economist and statistician. Life Robert Dudley Baxter was educated privately and at Trinity College, Cambridge University. He studied law and entered his father' ...

, British economist *

Rodney Baxter Rodney James Baxter FRS FAA (born 8 February 1940 in London, United Kingdom) is an Australian physicist, specialising in statistical mechanics. He is well known for his work in exactly solved models, in particular vertex models such as the si ...

, Australian physicist * Rowan Baxter, former NRL player, perpetrator of Murder of Hannah Clarke

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Skippy Baxter Lloyd Valdemar "Skippy" Baxter (December 6, 1919 – December 18, 2012) was an American figure skater. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada, his family moved to Oakland, California when he was 1 year of age. Skippy started his skating career as a s ...

, American figure skater *

Stanley Baxter Stanley Livingstone Baxter (born 24 May 1926) is a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist and author. Baxter began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland and later became known for his British television comedy shows '' The Stanley Baxte ...

, Scottish comedian * Stephen Baxter (disambiguation), the name of several people called Stephen or Steve *

Stuart Baxter Stuart William Baxter (born 16 August 1953) is a British football manager and former player who most recently managed South African Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs. Born in England of Scottish parentage, and brought up in both countri ...

, British football manager

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Thelma Farr Baxter Thelma Williams Farr Baxter ( Williams; October 27, 1912 – August 12, 1996) was an American politician, schoolteacher, and business owner who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1950 to 1956. A member of the Democratic Party ...

(1912–1996), American politician and schoolteacher * Thomas Baxter (disambiguation), the name of several people called Tom, Thomas or Tommy *

Tony Baxter Tony Wayne Baxter (born February 1, 1947) is the former senior vice president of creative development in Walt Disney Imagineering and was responsible for creating designs and carrying out the construction of attractions all over the world. He anno ...

, American Disney Imagineer *

Trevor Baxter Trevor Baxter (18 November 1932 – 16 July 2017) was a British actor and playwright. He was educated at Dulwich College and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Early years A postal worker's son, Baxter was born in Lewisham, London, England, and ...

, British actor *

Troy Baxter Jr. Troy Leonard Baxter Jr. (born March 5, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Canterbury Rams of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). He played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, Florida Gulf Coast ...

, American basketball player

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* Virginia Baxter, American figure skater

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Walter Baxter Walter Baxter (17 May 1915 – 25 July 1994) was an English novelist, best known for writing two controversial novels. His first novel, ''Look Down in Mercy'', received very positive reviews. He was prosecuted on obscenity charges after the pub ...

, English novelist *

Warner Baxter Warner Leroy Baxter (March 29, 1889 – May 7, 1951) was an American film actor from the 1910s to the 1940s. Baxter is known for his role as the Cisco Kid in the 1928 film '' In Old Arizona'', for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor a ...

, American actor *

William Baxter (disambiguation) William Baxter may refer to: Politicians * William Baxter (Nova Scotia politician) (1760–1832), physician and politician in Nova Scotia *William Edward Baxter (1825–1890), British politician and traveller *William Duncan Baxter (1868–1960) ...

, the name of several people *

Wynne Edwin Baxter Wynne Edwin Baxter FRMS FGS (1 May 1844 – 1 October 1920) was an English lawyer, translator, antiquarian and botanist, but is best known as the Coroner who conducted the inquests on most of the victims of the Whitechapel Murders of 1888 ...

, English lawyer and coroner

People with the given name

Baxter Black Baxter Black (January 10, 1945 – June 10, 2022) was an American cowboy poet and veterinarian. He wrote over 30 books of poetry, fiction—both novels and children's literature—and commentary, selling over two million books, CDs, and DVDs. ...

(1945–2022), American cowboy, poet, philosopher, former large-animal veterinarian, and radio commentator *

Baxter Dury Baxter Dury (born 18 December 1971) is an English indie musician, originally signed to Rough Trade Records. Early life Baxter Dury is the son of Ian Dury and his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Rathmell. As a young boy he appeared on the front cover o ...

, pop singer, son of Ian Dury

Fictional characters with the name

* Baxter, Ron Burgundy's dog in the film '' Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'' * Baxter (mascot), the mascot for the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team * Baxter Basics, character from British comic ''Viz'' *

Baxter Stockman The following is a list of characters in the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' franchise. Overview * This table shows the recurring characters and the actors who have portrayed them throughout the franchise. * A dark grey cell indicates the c ...

, in the ''

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' is an American media franchise created by the comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It follows Leonardo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Leonardo, Michelangelo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Miche ...

'' series * Bella Gloria Baxter, Jeffery Baxter, Charlotte Baxter, George Baxter and Alice Baxter, in

Miss BG ''Miss BG'' (short for Big Girl) is a 3D animated series based on the French children's book series "Gudule" authored by Fanny Joly, illustrated by Roser Capdevila and published by Hachette-Jeunesse. The original English version was later du ...

* Bruce Baxter, lead character in Peter Jackson's ''King Kong'' (2005 film) *

Buster Baxter This is a list of characters featured in the PBS Kids television show ''Arthur'', which is based on the book series by Marc Brown. Arthur, the title character, is the chief protagonist in the anthropomorphism series. Buster, Francine, Muffy, ...

, character from American children's ''Arthur'' (TV series) * C. C. Baxter (Calvin Cliff), played by Jack Lemmon in ''

The Apartment ''The Apartment'' is a 1960 American romantic comedy-drama film directed and produced by Billy Wilder from a screenplay he co-wrote with I. A. L. Diamond. It stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston, Jack Kruschen, ...

'', 1960 film * Chris Baxter, a police chief in the 2002 flash animated series ''Joe Zombie'' *

Corrine Baxter ''Strange Days at Blake Holsey High'' (also known as ''Black Hole High'') is a Canadian science fiction television series which first aired in North America in October 2002 on Global TV. It is set at the fictional boarding school of the title, whe ...

, in ''

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High ''Strange Days at Blake Holsey High'' (also known as ''Black Hole High'') is a Canadian science fiction television series which first aired in North America in October 2002 on Global TV. It is set at the fictional boarding school of the title, wher ...

'' *

Cory Baxter ''Cory in the House'' is an American television sitcom which aired on the Disney Channel from January 12, 2007, to September 12, 2008, and was a spin-off from the Disney Channel show ''That's So Raven''. The show focuses on Cory Baxter, who m ...

, in ''

That's So Raven ''That's So Raven'' is an American television teen sitcom that was created by Michael Poryes and Susan Sherman, and aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between January 2003 and November 2007. The series centers on Raven Baxter (Raven-Sym ...

'' and ''

Cory in the House ''Cory in the House'' is an American television sitcom which aired on the Disney Channel from January 12, 2007, to September 12, 2008, and was a spin-off from the Disney Channel show ''That's So Raven''. The show focuses on Cory Baxter, who ...

'' * Denton Baxter, Irish landowner in ''Open Range'' (2003 film) played by Michael Gambon * Evan Baxter, played by Steve Carell in ''

Evan Almighty ''Evan Almighty'' is a 2007 American comedy film, and a spin-off of ''Bruce Almighty'' (2003). The film was directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Steve Oedekerk, based on the characters created by Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe from the original fi ...

'' (2007 film) * Georgette Franklin Baxter, in ''

The Mary Tyler Moore Show ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' (also known simply as ''Mary Tyler Moore'') is an American television sitcom created by James L. Brooks and Allan Burns and starring actress Mary Tyler Moore. The show originally aired on CBS from 1970 to 1977. ...

'' * Mike Baxter, played by Tim Allen in ''Last Man Standing'' (U.S. TV series) * Phyllis Baxter, lady's maid to the Countess of Grantham in ''

Downton Abbey ''Downton Abbey'' is a British historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and co-written by Julian Fellowes. The series first aired in the United Kingdom on ITV on 26 September 2010 and in the United States on ...

'' * Raven Baxter, in ''

'' * Robert Baxter, in ''

Time Crisis II ''Time Crisis II'' is a 1997 light gun arcade video game developed and published by Namco. It is the second installment in the ''Time Crisis'' series. The game incorporates the same mechanics of its predecessor, with some minor changes, but with t ...

'' * Roger Baxter, Lauren "Betty" Baxter and Blythe Baxter in ''Littlest Pet Shop'' (2012 TV series) *

Rupert Baxter Rupert J. Baxter is a fictional character in the Blandings stories by P. G. Wodehouse. Often called the Efficient Baxter, he is Lord Emsworth's secretary, and an expert on many things, including Egyptian scarabs. He invariably wears his rimless sp ...

, Lord Emsworth's secretary in the stories of

P. G. Wodehouse Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, ( ; 15 October 188114 February 1975) was an English author and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century. His creations include the feather-brained Bertie Wooster and his sagacious valet, Jeeve ...

* Tanya Baxter, in ''That's So Raven'' *

Ted Baxter Ted Baxter is a fictional character on the sitcom ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' (1970–1977). Portrayed by Ted Knight, the Baxter character is a broad parody of a vain, shallow, buffoonish TV personality. Knight's comedic model was actor William ...

, in ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' *

Victor Baxter ''That's So Raven'' is an American television teen sitcom that was created by Michael Poryes and Susan Sherman, and aired on Disney Channel for four seasons between January 2003 and November 2007. The series centers on Raven Baxter (Raven-S ...

, in ''That's So Raven'' and ''Cory in the House'' *

Mr. Baxter Baxter is an Anglo-Saxon and Scottish name, originally from the English occupational surname meaning ''baker'', from the early Middle English ''bakstere'' and the Old English ''bæcere.'' The form ''Bakster'' was originally feminine, with ''Bak ...

, in ''

The Adventures of Tintin ''The Adventures of Tintin'' (french: Les Aventures de Tintin ) is a series of 24 ''bande dessinée'' albums created by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé. The series was one of the most popular European com ...

'' * C.O. Baxter Bayley in

Orange Is the New Black ''Orange Is the New Black'' (sometimes abbreviated to ''OITNB'') is an American comedy-drama streaming television series created by Jenji Kohan for Netflix. The series is based on Piper Kerman's memoir '' Orange Is the New Black: My Year in ...

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