Desiree
Desiree is a Christian girl name of French, from Latin origin, meaning “Desired”.
| Meaning | Desired |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Latin |
| Pronunciation | DEZ-ih-ray |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, France, Sweden, Netherlands |
Meaning and origin of Desiree
Desiree is the French Désirée, 'desired', from the Latin Desiderata. Early Christians used Desideratus and Desiderata for a child who had been long awaited, and several early saints bore the male form. The name became widely known after Désirée Clary, once engaged to Napoleon, who married the French marshal Bernadotte and became Queen of Sweden. Today it is used in the United States, France, the Netherlands and Scandinavia.
Is Desiree a Christian name?
Desiree has early Christian Latin roots but is used as a general name today.
How popular is Desiree?
Moderately used, especially in the US and Europe.
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Spellings and variants of Desiree
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Desiree mean?
Desiree means 'Desired'. It is of French, from Latin origin.
Is Desiree a Christian name?
Desiree has early Christian Latin roots but is used as a general name today.
How do you pronounce Desiree?
Desiree is pronounced DEZ-ih-ray.
Is Desiree a boy or girl name?
Desiree is usually a girl name.