Meaning
desired, wished for
Origin
Desire is a name of French origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (BE, BI, CA, CH, CM, CO, DJ, ES, FR, IT, MU, NA, NG, NL, SE, US, ZA).
Style
- elegant
- romantic
- classic
- international
- feminine
- sophisticated
Famous people named Desire
- Désiré Beigbeder
- French philosopher and writer Désiré André
- Désiré Clary
- Désiré Ketele
- Desirèe Clary
- Desiderius Erasmus
Variations
Desi, Dezire, Désirée, Désir, Désirée (F)
Popularity
Desire appears in 17 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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