| Meaning | desired, longed for |
| Origin | Spanish, English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Desi |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | De-si |
About Desi
Breezy and approachable, Desi radiates warmth and friendliness from the moment it's spoken. This compact name packs personality into just four letters, making it memorable and easy to spell—practical advantages in our digital age. The informal feel makes it naturally suited to creative fields and casual environments, though it carries enough charm to work in any setting. Desi's simplicity means it rarely gets mispronounced or misspelled, saving your daughter countless corrections throughout her life. The name suggests someone outgoing and personable, with an easy smile and genuine nature. It's particularly popular among parents who value authenticity and straightforward communication over formality.
Variations of Name Desi
| Desiree |
| Desideria |
| Desdemona |
| Desidra |
Nicknames for Desi
| Des |
| Dess |
| Dez |
| Dezzie |
Famous People Named Desi
| Desi Arnaz | American actress and musician |
| Desi Oakley | Broadway actress and singer |
| Desi Lydic | American comedian and actress |
| Desi William | Fashion photographer and artist |
| Desi Ray Eye | Mixed martial artist |
| Desi Ivanova | Bulgarian-Canadian model |
| Desi Piscatella | American chef and food writer |
| Desi Rascals | British reality TV show cast member |
| Desi Cullen | Australian field hockey player |
| Desi Bouterse | Surinamese politician |
| Desi McGuckin | Irish news presenter |
| Desi Relaford | American baseball player |
| Desi Dennis-Dylan | British musician and model |
| Desi Wilson | Canadian actress |
| Desi Barmaz | Swiss cyclist |
| Desi Ortega | American film producer and director |
| Desi Sills | American basketball player |
| Desi Brown | British Paralympic swimmer |
| Desi Jagger | English fashion designer |
| Desi Williams | British singer - member of girl group Four of Diamonds |
Characters Named Desi
| Desi Collings | Character from the novel and film "Gone Girl" |
| Desi Biggins | Character from the TV show "The Mindy Project" |
| Desi Piscatella | Character from the TV show "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Desi Gutierrez | Character from the TV show "Criminal Minds" |
| Desi Nguyen | Character from the TV show "SEAL Team" |
| Desi Lee | Character from the book series "The Desi Lee Series" |
| Desi Brable | Character from the book "Netherland" |
| Desi Harperin | Character from the video game "Firewatch" |