Names Dempsey

Dempsey

Found 4 entry about "Dempsey"

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Dempsey is "proud, spirited, or stubborn "
Pronunciation
DEMP-see(English)
Dempsey is pronounced "DEM-see."
Popularity
Dempsey is not a very popular name worldwide. It is ranked 9056th in popularity among boys' names in the United States as of 2021, according to the Social Security Administration.

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Dempsey Name meanings & History

Dempsey is an Irish surname that has been used as a given name. The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic words "damh" meaning ox, and "síocháin" meaning peace. The meaning of Dempsey is "proud, spirited, or stubborn ". Transferred use of the surname Dempsey. Dempsey is typically used as a given name for boys; however, it can be used as a surname as well.

Zodiac Sign of Dempsey: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dempsey:

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

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

M: Maternal,Mushy,Memorabilia,Memory,Manipulative,Mommy,Mother

P: Pensive,Partnership,Particular,Passive,Political

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

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Dempsey is:

  • a Common name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Dempsey include American boxer, Jack Dempsey, actor, Patrick Dempsey, and politician, Martin Dempsey.

2.) Dempsey (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) respected; judge

Other Forms: Dem, Demi, Demps, Dempsie, Dempsy


3.) DEMPSEY (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname, which is an Anglicization of O’Diomasaigh (descendant of Diomarach). Diomarach is a Gaelic name meaning “proud.” (DEMP-SEE)


4.) Dempsey (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) proud.

Other Forms: Demp, Demps, Dempsi, Dempsie, Dempsy