Desiree

The female first name Desiree represents the Germanized form of the French name Désirée, which became popular in the 1960s. This name is derived from the Latin root terms Desideria and Desiderata.

What does the name Desiree mean?

Desiree translates to "the desired one," "the longed-for one," and "the coveted one." The name has its roots in the Latin language and can be derived from the word desiderium, which means "the longing," "the yearning," "the strong wish," or "the desire," or from the verb desiderare, which means "to wish," "to long for," and "to crave." Additionally, there is a Christian interpretation that relates to the desire for the Savior. The name Desiree is also known as a surname and exists in various forms such as Didiane, Dezyderia (Polish), and Desire. Male variants include Desiderius, Didier (French), and Dezsö (Hungarian).

Where does the name Desiree come from?

The girl's name Desiree has its origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin word desiderium, which means "the longing," "the desire," "the yearning," or "the strong wish." The Latin verb desiderare, which means "to long for," "to wish," and "to crave," may also have served as a basis. Another derivation could come from the French term désirée, which means "desired."

How do you pronounce Desiree?

The pronunciation of Desiree is melodic and consists of two to three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "De-si-ree" [deziˈʁeː], with the emphasis on the last syllable with a long "e." The gentle sound sequence gives the name a harmonious tone. Desiree has an international and elegant sound that feels stylish and modern.

When is the name day of Desiree?

The name days for Désirée are May 8, May 23, and September 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Desiree is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 1,921st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1988, when it reached 74th place. In the last ten years, Desiree has been given around 230 times and ranks 1,494th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is in 1,272nd place.

Nicknames & pet names

Daisy / Daizy / Dasy / Dede / Dee / Den / Des / Deschen / Dese / Desel / Deselree / Desi / Desie / Desra / Dess / Dessi / Desy / Devi / DiesesReh / Disney / Disy / Resi / Reside / Resl / Siereechen

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Famous people

• Désirée "Daisy" Duck (wife of Donald)
• Desiree Artot (singer)
• Désirée Bernadotte (Queen of Sweden)
• Desiree Casado (American actress)
• Desireé Clary (Former Queen of Sweden and Norway)
• Desiree Coleman (actress from the USA)
• Desiree Duran (Bolivian model)
• Desiree Ficker (American long-distance runner)
• Desiree Francis (basketball player from the USA)
• Desiree Glaubitz (Australian basketball player)
• Desiree Goyette (singer from America)
• Desiree Heslop (English singer)
• Desiree Klaeukens (singer from Germany)
• Desiree Linden (American long-distance runner)
• Desiree Malonga (Romanian actress)
• Desiree Marie Velez (actress from America)
• Désirée Nick (entertainer)
• Desiree Nick (German actress)
• Desiree Noferini (Italian actress)
• Désirée Nosbusch (actress)