Desi
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Popularity
#3976
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
3,338
Peak Year
#80 in 1970
First Recorded
1948
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Desi can be a diminutive of Desiderio (Spanish, meaning "desired") or Desdemona (Greek, meaning "ill-fated"). It's also used independently.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Desi Arnaz
Cuban-American actor, musician, and television producer.
Desi Lydic
American actress and comedian known for The Daily Show.
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