Dessie

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"gift of God" or "longing"
Popularity
Dessie is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the US. However, it was a popular name in the early 1900s, particularly in the Southern United States.

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Dessie Name meanings & History

"gift of God" or "longing". Diminutive of Odessa. Dessie can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names like Despina or Destiny. It is a popular name for girls in Greece.

Zodiac Sign of Dessie: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dessie:

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

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

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

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Dessie is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Dessie include Dessie O'Halloran, an Irish singer and musician, and Dessie Farrell, a former Irish Gaelic football player.

2.) Dessie (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Short form of the name Desiree or the name Desmond, meaning "desired" or "from South Munster"


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Description: Short form of the name Desiree or the name Desmond, meaning "desired" or "from South Munster". Diminutive of Odessa. Dessie can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for Desiree or Desmond. It could work for a baby girl, a young girl, or a woman of any age who likes a cute and quirky name. It is a name suitable for someone who wants to stand out without being too eccentric.

Famous People

Dessie Gallagher is a Scottish football player; Dessie O'Halloran is an Irish singer and guitarist; Dessie Farrell is an Irish former Gaelic football player and current manager; Dessie Dolan is an Irish former Gaelic football player; Dessie Mitcheson is an American model and beauty pageant contestant.

Related Names to Dessie

Desiree, Desmond, Daisy, Dessa, Tessie