Desiree (meaning and origin)

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Desiree

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Meaning and origin
Desiree is a French girl name. The meaning of the name is `desirable one`.

Where is it used?
The name D�sir�e is mainly used in French.

For the opposite sex use:
In French: D�sir� (M)

What Desiree`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Desiree:
its unique and meas desired one with is kind of cool
The worst thing about the name:
people are always pronouncing it wrong and misspelling it
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
it would probably be joseline
Extra information:
i have a love hate relationship with my name but i wouldnt change it for the world
The best thing about the name Desiree:
it is sexy
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
:(
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
I love my nickname Dez
The worst thing about the name:
Getting called Destiny, or saying its a stripper name
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
As with all uncommon name it gives you a sense of yourself and strength of character (esp when people are ignorant and unkind about it). Defending your name or having to deal with others gracefully means you own it far more than Sarah, Sue or Lisa's do. Plus - there's a million of them... how dull.
The worst thing about the name:
When people call me Denise or Deirdre - I'm sorry to all the Deirdre's but no!
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
I have no clue. It beats Priscilla or Marie which were the other options at the time.
Extra information:
Nicknames: 'Desire with an e', Dez, Dezi, Ray, Raedo, 'Des-a-ray of sunshine', D, Daisy-ray... and Bob.
The best thing about the name Desiree:
Its annoying the best thing are the nicknames they come up wiht
The worst thing about the name:
Everything expectally the pronounce and the Spelling
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
it would be mercadies
Extra information:
I have so many nicknames :)
The best thing about the name Desiree:
Desiree, is a strong name. It's NOT Boreing! I always get complements on it, & its just overall Sexy * ;) lol
The worst thing about the name:
Being Called Deseree! Ugh Hate that. & The fact that ppl say its a Stripper Name, well even if it is it's the BEST ONE!! hahah
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
I Would Wish it Was!
Extra information:
DES is the hottest nickname. / My middle name is Crystal. / It fits my personality
The best thing about the name Desiree:
she looks like my girlfriend
The worst thing about the name:
Everything
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
Its her name not mine
Extra information:
I love desiree
The best thing about the name Desiree:
It has an absolutely sparkling meaning, the desired one. Makes you feel kinda top-of-the-world,yea.
The worst thing about the name:
Oh hell~people mispronounce or don't know the spelling. It sucks a lot man!
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
I would have an alternative name, chervelle or roxy
Extra information:
Now its no longer a uncomon name. Some products do have the name. Rarity of the ame is only 39.9% Alright, its still uncommon. Friends come up to me and say you've got a complex name man!
The best thing about the name Desiree:
it means desireable one
The worst thing about the name:
my mom likes it
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
my mom would've named me the ugly name Miley or Shonna or July (my b- month)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
nothing i hate it
The worst thing about the name:
people pronounce it totally wrong
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
Destiny,Sheanna,Nahomy or Jennifer
Extra information:
It's so complicated when you wanna find a key chain or a pen.
The best thing about the name Desiree:
its unique....its special....
The worst thing about the name:
some cant remember it..because they cant pronounce it..
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
i don't know
Extra information:
people always don't believe its my name...especially some chinese asians....lol...
The best thing about the name Desiree:
Well my name would have been Danielle Chantal instead of Desiree Corinne... I like Desiree WAAYYY better. I know a thousand Danielles :)
The worst thing about the name:
No one can spell it and if they see it, they can't pronounce it :(
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
I don't know, it fits me perfectly. It means the desired one or the one desired and I had 27 serious marriage proposals by age 21 lol !
Extra information:
Nick names: I HATE being called Desi! My nicknames are Des, Dee, Rae, Dizzy, and Desdemona
The best thing about the name Desiree:
It's so uncommon
The worst thing about the name:
people mostly mis spell it and mis pronounce it, they're so dumb
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
it's fresh, delicate, sexy and it's my name!!! duh!
The worst thing about the name:
nada!
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
i don't wanna live
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
THE MEANING, THE NICKNAMES,AND EVERYTHING ELSE I LOVE IT!!!!!
The worst thing about the name:
NOTHING!!!!
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
IT'D BE DESIREE!!!!
Extra information:
I LOVE MY MIDDLE NAME ITH IT TOO.... DESIREE VICTORIA IT'S PERFECT TOGETHER!!!
The best thing about the name Desiree:
Its definitely not something you hear everyday.i hear a lot of old lady names like ernestine or betty, and they're younger than me, i feel so blessed to no have such an old, ornery old name, blech.
The worst thing about the name:
that nickname desi,my grandmother always calls me that. i hate it so much!!! haaaa lol
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
id be a zoe or cindy i like those, but.....desiree is who i am!!!
Extra information:
i think the name Marceline is very beautiful next to my name
The best thing about the name Desiree:
I love that its French and there are people with the same name but spell it WRONG! lol.
The worst thing about the name:
There arent many nicknames for my name.. well any that i havent heard all ready..
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
It would be Aaliyah.. after my favorite Singer..
Extra information:
I HATE it when ppl call me RayRay!!
The best thing about the name Desiree:
Su significado, te hace sentir especial.
The worst thing about the name:
no hay nada que sea malo en este nombre.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
destiny.
Extra information:
estoy muy contenta de que mi mama eligiera este nombre.
The best thing about the name Desiree:
It's known worldwide
The worst thing about the name:
People can't spell it and the nicknames
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
my mom was torn between Danelle and Desiree (In my opinion there is no contest)
Extra information:
not a thing
The best thing about the name Desiree:
the best is that it's unique
The worst thing about the name:
is that people cannot pronounce it properly
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
it would hve been rachel
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
the e`s and not a lot of people have it..and my nick name DESI
The worst thing about the name:
every body calla me desire ( i hate that)
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
i would want to be izamar or isabell nick name izzy
Extra information:
I LOVE MY NAME I WOUILDNT TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING
The best thing about the name Desiree:
it's unique.
The worst thing about the name:
pronounced wrong a lot.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
Destiny.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
everthing, it's unique, the meaning to be desired, the accent gives it a special touch.
The worst thing about the name:
absolutely nothing
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
then my name would have been christopher for a boy
Extra information:
there is nothing i'd rather be named i LOVE it!
The best thing about the name Desiree:
pretty
The worst thing about the name:
wrong pronounciation
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
Eva
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
It looks really cool handwritten.
The worst thing about the name:
My best friend has the same name (but spelled differently)
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
it would be Aria
Extra information:
Makes horrible nicknames.
The best thing about the name Desiree:
In the nearly 21 years of my life, I've only known 2 other Desiree's, where only 1 of them spelled their name exactly the same. It's uncommon (I like to be different) and very pretty.
The worst thing about the name:
People pronounce or spell it wrong over 95% of the time.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
I'd be Andie.
Extra information:
I was told it's more common as a man's name in France. -_-
The best thing about the name Desiree:
the e's
The worst thing about the name:
how strange the name is
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
i would be dumb
Extra information:
my nickname wouldn't be Dezzy
The best thing about the name Desiree:
its beautiful and unique,i love it very much.
The worst thing about the name:
i don't like the way people pronounce it,deziry,they make my name sound old.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
i would have been charntell or alborica.
Extra information:
desiree is a pretty name and it is not popular,anybody named Desiree should feel honoured and blessed because the name Desiree is a blessing at its own,I LOVE MY NAME VERY MUCH.
The best thing about the name Desiree:
its a beautiful and unique,i love it very much.
The worst thing about the name:
i don't like the way people pronounce,deziry,they make my name sound old
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
i would have been charntell.
Extra information:
desiree is a very pretty name and it is not popular,so everybody ammed desiree should feel honoured,because the name Desiree is a blessing at its own.
The best thing about the name Desiree:
It's so unique and pretty:)..also because its my name
The worst thing about the name:
Not one thing!
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
That was the name picked out:)
Extra information:
You dont see alot of people around with the same name
The best thing about the name Desiree:
It's so unique and pretty:)..also because its my name
The worst thing about the name:
Not one thing!
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
That was the name picked out:)
Extra information:
You dont see alot of people around with the same name
The best thing about the name Desiree:
the meaning and how you say it
The worst thing about the name:
wrong pronunciations-dezereee
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
it'd be naomi or carolina
Extra information:
it's hard to find my name on keychains and magnets.
The best thing about the name Desiree:
it means desirable(:
The worst thing about the name:
its kinda blan to me.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
I wouldnt be myself
Extra information:
i love my nick names, Des, Desi, RayRay, Dezzz
The best thing about the name Desiree:
nothing i hate it
The worst thing about the name:
everthing whats good about it nothing
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
beatuiful
Extra information:
yes i haaaaaaaaaaate my ugly name
The best thing about the name Desiree:
When someone calls my name on the street, I know they're talking to me.
The worst thing about the name:
HA HA people call me Dizzy Desi ALL the time.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
It would have been Christa, as per my dad's wishes. As it is, my middle name is Christine.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
alot of cute nick names go with it, like ray, dee, ect.
The worst thing about the name:
it's kin of common
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
it would have probably been nicole, or juana.
Extra information:
i love my name:))
The best thing about the name Desiree:
its unique, and pretty
The worst thing about the name:
many people are unable to pronounce it, which gets annoying
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
it would have been Chantelle or Michael
Extra information:
...
The best thing about the name Desiree:
its not common
The worst thing about the name:
aghh how people say dezeree unsted of desiree
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
i'd prboably b evangeline or somehting cool like that
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Desiree:
The meaning is pretty awesomean and it's uncommon.
The worst thing about the name:
Ppl pronounce it dezereeeee. It's really annoying.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
It would be Dierdra or if i was a boy, william III.
Extra information:
Having Rose as a middle name completes it.
The best thing about the name Desiree:
it means wanted and the one most hoped for.
The worst thing about the name:
people can't pronounce it right.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
If my name wasn't Desiree, it would be Nicole.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
It is very unique, and not many people have it.
The worst thing about the name:
I get the most weridest nicknames.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
My mom would have named me Pepsi.
Extra information:
Its kinda hard to find things with my name on it.
The best thing about the name Desiree:
i like it becauase not a lot of ppl have it and the meaning
The worst thing about the name:
they often say it wrong or cant say it at all its pretty funny lol
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
it would br ray cuz they thought i was a boy but some ppl call me ray ray ha ha
Extra information:
well my name is dezeray to i jusy apell it diffrent
The best thing about the name Desiree:
There aren't to many Desiree. Plus the meaning is nice - desired one
The worst thing about the name:
Is Neil Diamond and his song.. Plus people often pronounce it wrong..
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
My mum said it would have been Logan cause I would have been a boy..
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
its meaning
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
Debbie
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Desiree:
the name is very unique
The worst thing about the name:
when i was younger people called me dizzy des
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:
nope.. i love my name
Extra information:
nope i love it
The best thing about the name Desiree:
Not many people have the name.
The worst thing about the name:
Some people say my name wrong.
If my name wasn`t Desiree....:

Extra information:
I have a hard time finding things with my name on it like magnets and pens hehehe.

More `Desiree` links
Desiree as abbreviation
Actors named Desiree
Desiree in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Desiree

Desiree appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 331.. 1992 was a `top year` for the name Desiree. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #121. The last time Desiree appeared among the most common names was in 1960. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	331
2006	300
2005	285
2004	234
2003	216
2002	214
2001	190
2000	181
1999	173
1998	159
1997	147
1996	144
1995	132
1994	125
1993	133
1992	121
1991	126
1990	125
1980	155
1970	333
1960	421
1950	---
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
1880	---