What is the origin of the name Dessie?

Dessie is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Dessie?

Dessie is currently ranked #12462 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlGreek

Dessie

DESS-ee

Popularity

#12462

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

11,723

Peak Year

#315 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive of Desdemona, a Greek name meaning 'ill-fated' or 'unlucky'.

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Des Dess

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Des Dess

Similar Names

Daisy Dessa Tessie Bessie

Personality Traits

GentleKindReservedCreative

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