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Desiree

Desiree is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "much desired." Pronounced des-i-ray, this beautiful French name was originally coined by the Puritans. It can be spelled in a variety of ways, including Désirée, Dessire, and the male version, Desiré. Fans of Baz Luhrmann's stunning adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will recognize this name from the renowned soundtrack. British singer Desirée Annette Weekes, aka Des'ree, had a hit song with "I'm Kissing You." Her performance in the film marks the moment Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio’s onscreen characters fall in love at first sight. With a name like Desiree, your baby daughter is bound to pursue her passions and chase her dreams with confidence and enthusiasm!
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Meaning

Much desired

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Pronunciation

deh-ZI-ray

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Charming
  • Passionate

Compatibility

Desiree pairs well with classic and traditional names for siblings, providing a nice balance. As a middle name, it adds a touch of elegance and charm. This name fits beautifully in French or romantic-themed naming styles.

Elegant Sophisticated Charming Passionate

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Desiree Clary

Desiree Clary

Queen of Sweden

Born: November 8, 1777 · Marseille, France

Portrait of Desiree Akhavan

Desiree Akhavan

Filmmaker

Born: December 11, 1984 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Desiree Bassett

Desiree Bassett

Musician

Born: March 11, 1992 · New Haven, USA

Portrait of Desiree Linden

Desiree Linden

Athlete

Born: July 26, 1983 · Chula Vista, USA

Portrait of Desiree Nosbusch

Desiree Nosbusch

Actress

Born: January 14, 1965 · Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

Portrait of Desiree Ross

Desiree Ross

Actress

Born: May 8, 1999 · Charleston, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Desiree Original form
  • Désirée French
  • Desirée German
  • Désirée Swedish
  • Дезире Russian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Hindi
  • Chinese
  • Arabic

Cultural Adaptations

  • デジレ (Dejire) Japanese
  • 데지레 (Dejire) Korean
  • डेजिरी (Dejirī) Hindi
  • 德西雷 (Déxīléi) Chinese
  • ديزيري (Dīzīrī) Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desiree

What does Desiree mean?
Much desired
What is the origin of Desiree?
Desiree has French origins.
Is Desiree popular?
Desiree has been viewed 94 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Desiree?
Similar names include Luna, Jordan, Rayan, Farah, Joseph.
How do you pronounce Desiree?
Desiree is pronounced deh-ZI-ray.

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