Desmond
Found 6 entry about "Desmond"
DEZ-mund
Desmond Name meanings & History
"from South Munster" or "gracious defender". Anglicized form of Irish Deasmhumhain meaning "south Munster", referring to the region of Desmond in southern Ireland, formerly a kingdom. It can also come from the related surname (an Anglicized form of Ó Deasmhumhnaigh), which indicated a person who came from that region. A famous bearer is the South African archbishop and activist Desmond Tutu (1931-2021). Desmond is a popular choice for parents who want a traditional Irish name with a modern twist. It is often used for boys, but can also be used for girls.
Zodiac Sign of Desmond: Domestic Cancer
Synonyms of Desmond:
D: Domestic,Dutiful,Doting,Demanding,Determined,Daddy
E: Enlighten,Enliven,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive
S: Solidity,Sex,Social Standing,Security,Status,Success,Sensuality
M: Mother,Maternal,Mushy,Memorabilia,Mommy,Memory,Manipulative
O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized
N: Nagging,Neurosis,Neat,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nervous,Nice
Desmond is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Famous people named Desmond include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Irish novelist Desmond Hogan, and American football player Desmond Howard.
2.) DESMOND (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: A borrowing from the Irish, Desmond originated as a surname from the Irish place-name Deas-Mhumhna (South Munster) in the form of O’Deasmhumhnaigh (descendant of the Desmond man). Short: Des. (DEZMUND)
3.) DESMOND (Male)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: Transferred use of the surname O’Deasmhumhnaigh, which originated from the Irish place-name Deas-Mhumhna (South Munster). (DEZMOND)
4.) Desmond (Male)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: (Irish) from Munster; profound
Other Forms: Des, Desi, Desmon, Desmund, Dezmond, Dizmond
