| Meaning | longing, yearning |
| Origin | French |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Desire |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | De-sire |
About Desire
Bold, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore—Desire makes a statement from the first syllable. This name embodies passion and intensity, refusing to blend into background noise or conventional expectations. Choosing Desire requires confidence, both from parents and eventually from the bearer herself. The name carries undeniable sensuality and emotional depth that distinguish it from safer, more common alternatives. Desire challenges observers to examine their assumptions about appropriate naming conventions. The French pronunciation adds sophistication, while the English interpretation provides directness. This name suggests someone who embraces life fully, pursuing goals with determination and enthusiasm. Desire works particularly well for parents seeking to convey strength, ambition, and fearlessness through their naming choice. The name demands attention and respect, ensuring its bearer will rarely be overlooked or forgotten. Consider whether you're ready for a name that sparks conversation and defies expectations—because Desire certainly delivers both.
Variations of Name Desire
| Desiree |
| Desirée |
| Desirea |
| Desiri |
Nicknames for Desire
| Desi |
| Des |
| Dez |
| Dezzy |
| Rie |
Famous People Named Desire
| Desire Luzinda | Ugandan singer |
| Desiree Ellis | South African footballer and coach |
| Desiree Ross | American actress |
| Desiree Akhavan | Iranian-American filmmaker |
| Desiree Cousteau | American pornographic actress |
| Desiree Dacosta | Brazilian TV host |
| Desiree Rumbaugh | American yoga instructor |
| Desiree Hartsock | American reality TV star |
| Desiree Malonga | Canadian judoka |
| Desiree Singh | South African cricketer |
| Desiree Cordero Ferrer | Spanish model and Miss Spain 2014 |
| Desiree Gibbon | American tourist and murder victim |
| Desiree van Lunteren | Dutch footballer |
| Desiree Washington | American singer and songwriter |
| Desiree Bernardy | German taekwondo athlete |
| Desiree Bassett | American musician and songwriter |
| Desiree Ficker | American professional triathlete |
| Desiree Gruber | American television producer |
Characters Named Desire
| Desiree Clary | character in "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy |
| Desiree Dubois | character in "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams |
| Desiree White | character in "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison |
| Desiree Lupo | character in the TV show "Dynasty" |
| Desiree Hartsock | character in "The Bachelorette" TV show |
| Desiree "Dez" Dupree | character in the TV show "Austin & Ally" |
| Desiree "Dez" Brown | character in "I Am Number Four" by Pittacus Lore |
| Desiree Atkins | character in the TV show "Charmed" |
| Desiree Bigelow | character in "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" |
| Desiree Longstreet | character in "The Amityville Horror" by Jay Anson |
| Desiree Choisel | character in "Zorro" TV series |
| Desiree Cartier | character in "Days of Our Lives" TV show |
| Desiree Ballard | character in "Desiree" by Annemarie Selinko |
| Desiree DuBois | character in the TV show "Sleepy Hollow" |
| Desiree Bressant | character in the film "Gone Baby Gone" |
| Desiree Littlejohn | character in "The Professionals" TV series |
| Desiree Poppycock | character in the TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race" |