Desire

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Desire means 'strong feeling of wanting something or someone'.
Popularity
The name Desire is not very popular worldwide. It is currently ranked #9,756 in the United States and does not appear in the top 1000 baby names in other countries.

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Desire Name meanings & History

The name Desire means 'strong feeling of wanting something or someone'. Derived from Latin desidero "to long for; to wish for; to desire" (via Old French desir). This name was first used in the 16th century by the Puritans, probably with the intended meaning of "desire the Lord". It is also a diminutive or variant of Desiderata or Desiderius, etc. The name Desire can be used for both baby boys and girls. It can be a good choice for parents who want a strong, passionate name that is not very common. The name is often used in literature, music, and art as a symbol of passion and desire.

Zodiac Sign of Desire: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Desire:

D: Demanding,Domestic,Determined,Doting,Daddy,Dutiful

E: Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten

S: Status,Sex,Solidity,Social Standing,Security,Sensuality,Success

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

Desire is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Desire include Desire Kalonji, a Congolese footballer, and Desiree Hartsock, an American TV personality who appeared on 'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette'.

2.) Desire (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) word as name; desirable

Other Forms: Des, Desi, Desidero


3.) Desire (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) desired

Other Forms: Dezire


4.) Desire (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) wish.


5.) Desire (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) a form of Desiree.


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