Desire
deh-ZEER
Popularity
#2194
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
5,372
Peak Year
#164 in 2008
First Recorded
1915
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Desire is an English name derived from the French word 'désir', meaning 'wish' or 'desire'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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