Desmona
dez-MOH-nə
Desmona is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A creative variation of Desdemona, a Greek name meaning 'ill-fated' or 'unlucky'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1973.
What Desmona Means
“A creative variation of Desdemona, a Greek name meaning 'ill-fated' or 'unlucky'.”
The Story of Desmona
A name of dramatic flair, carrying a sensitive heart and a passionate spirit.
Desmona is a creative variation of Desdemona, a name famously appearing in Shakespeare's Othello. While Shakespeare's character's name has Greek roots, possibly meaning 'ill-fated,' the modern rendition offers a fresh interpretation for a different kind of destiny.
Your daughter Desmona will be a passionate and creative soul, deeply sensitive to the world around her. You imagine her embracing life with intense feeling, her artistic spirit translating emotion into something beautiful and compelling.
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Peak Year
#6 in 1973
Total Births
27
First Recorded
1970
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