Esme
EZ-may
Girl · French
Meaning: Esteemed, loved, beloved
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Desiree
Girl · French · Medium name
- Meaning
- Desired, longed for
- Pronunciation
- deh-zi-RAY
- Origin
- French
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From French 'désirée' meaning desired, from Latin 'desiderare'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: French, Latin
Commonly used in: United States, France, Sweden
Alternate spellings
DesiraeEnglish
Modern English variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Désirée Clary
1777–1860
Queen of Sweden and Norway as wife of King Charles XIV John.
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Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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