Dessire
deh-zeer
Dessire is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A variant of Desiree, from the Latin 'Desideratus' meaning "desired" or "wished for."”. It currently ranks #15844 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2001.
What Dessire Means
“A variant of Desiree, from the Latin 'Desideratus' meaning "desired" or "wished for."”
The Story of Dessire
When you first conceived of your child, you may have felt an intense desire, a deep-seated wish for this specific soul to join your life.
Dessire, a variant of Desiree, reaches back to the Latin 'Desideratus,' meaning 'desired' or 'wished for.' It carries an elegant weight of deep longing and anticipation.
This name is for your daughter, a child who represents the very object of your desire. You see her as an elegant soul, her passion and creativity flowing from the deep wish that brought her into your world.
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#10 in 2001
Total Births
92
First Recorded
1982
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